My First Relationship
Experiencing a couple of failed relationships, including a marriage which I had thought would last a lifetime, made me think that perhaps something was wrong with me.
I started going for therapy to work through the issues of my failed relationships. Processing those relationships often led me to think about the way I related with my parents. That first relationship in my life had formed the foundation for the narratives I have since been operating on...
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A Trip with God — as He wills
My name is Ruyi — 如(Ru) 意(Yi) in mandarin.
Ru means ‘as’ or ‘like’ — she is unstructured, goes with the flow, and is creative. The downside is that she is clumsy, distracted, and scatter-brained.
Yi means ‘will’ — she is structured, creates systems, and integrates concepts, making connections between things. Her corresponding downside is being anxious, overwhelmed, and rigid.
Ru and Yi constantly clash: Yi creates order and writes presentation scripts, but Ru does not follow
Jul 96 min read
Becoming and Being My Useful Self
Two years ago, I started something radical that God has been putting in my heart. I took in people who were homeless and lost, to offer shelter and support those in need. Beyond just offering shelter, I also wanted to offer a place of safety and stability, where they can experience healing, restoration and love. It was radical because I did not have a paying job, did not have a house, not much money; and I am a single mother raising two boys on my own.
Jun 55 min read
