How to Heal From Trauma Without Therapy

How to Heal From Trauma Without Therapy

I used to think time healed all wounds, people matured as they aged, and Elon Musk’s next Twitter update would finally make sense. Come to find out:…

Mental Health Matters: How Social Media Affects Your Well-Being

Mental Health Matters: How Social Media Affects Your Well-Being

Did you know that 72% of adults report feeling stressed by social media? (APA, 2017) In today’s hyper-connected world, mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity….

How to Heal Childhood Trauma: Self-Recovery Strategies

How to Heal Childhood Trauma: Self-Recovery Strategies

Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow over your life, impacting your relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being. But learning how to heal childhood trauma is possible, and…

25 Powerful Journal Prompts for Mental Health in 2025

25 Powerful Journal Prompts for Mental Health in 2025

I stopped journaling as a teenager the day my Asian mom read through my diary like it was the morning newspaper. (Love her… but Mom, seriously?) For…

Mental Health Books to Boost Cognitive & Emotional Wellness in 2025

Mental Health Books to Boost Cognitive & Emotional Wellness in 2025

Mental health matters — now more than ever. I’m sure you’ve noticed that life has a way of throwing curveballs, leaving us feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or…

Choosing Yourself Without Abandoning Your Culture

Choosing Yourself Without Abandoning Your Culture

Choosing yourself in a world where cultural and familial expectations are at the forefront of your identity is one of the most difficult and powerful acts of…

Differentiation in Asian Families: Breaking Free from Enmeshment

Differentiation in Asian Families: Breaking Free from Enmeshment

In many Asian cultures, family is everything. We are taught from a young age to honor our parents, stay close to family, and even take care of…

Dopamine Detox: Escaping the Knowledge Addiction

Dopamine Detox: Escaping the Knowledge Addiction

Are You Addicted to Learning? In today’s hyper-connected world, knowledge is more accessible than ever. Podcasts, online courses, books, YouTube videos—information is at our fingertips 24/7. But…

How to Tell If He’s Serious or Just Keeping You Around

How to Tell If He’s Serious or Just Keeping You Around

For as long as I’ve been in the dating pool, I’ve never truly felt safe enough to relax in a relationship. Maybe it’s because of my childhood…

How Mental Health Stigmas Keep You Stuck – And How to Break Free

How Mental Health Stigmas Keep You Stuck – And How to Break Free

Mental health stigmas are more than just societal attitudes—they actively keep people from seeking help, healing, and living the lives they deserve. In my latest YouTube video,…

Risa

Risa is a survivor, 1st generation Asian American, a certified addictions specialist who was transformed by the love of God to empower others. Currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-accredited) , she combines clinical expertise with lived experience. Through her YouTube channel @GritToGrace, she shares neuroscience-backed, faith-based healing tools. Most powerfully, she’s living proof that recovery is possible—because she once believed none of this was achievable!

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