I just had one of the best birthdays ever.

I’m still in awe that my CLIENTS all chipped in to get me last-minute surprise cross-country flights to go see them!!

We had just finished our 4-month “Tame The Tiger” group program in October, and they became so close with one another that they traveled across 5 state lines to go see each other a few times already!

They were gathering for one reunion with all of them, and really wanted me there too, so much that they “kidnapped” me!!

They picked me up from the airport, hosted me, and drove us all from Maryland to Philly to NY!

It was such a fun, nourishing, and eye-opening weekend. We did long hugs, somatic work, touch therapy, dancing, karaoke, and shared our gifts with one another.

There was even a hilarious moment when I realized my dance-like-nobody’s-watching shenanigans were embarrassingly caught on someone’s candid security camera in their kitchen!! I HAD NO IDEA!! 😳😳

(My client’s Asian dad had turned on a 1-hour “Happy Birthday” loop on Youtube, and there was this cool techno part to it that my body just couldn’t help shaking to.)

Later on, that client told me how much he appreciated seeing that, and how inspired and touched he was that my Inner Child had healed after my harsh Tiger Parenting upbringing to the point where I could allow myself to move like that, and to also be ok sharing these candid videos with others.

It was a reminder of how far I had come in my healing (though there’s still a ways to go; it’s never-ending!)

And that I don’t need to have it all figured out, to be able to help others.

It was also an extra special birthday to me, turning 36, because it was my Chinese animal zodiac year (of the Dragon).

My sister is also a Dragon, and her birthday is right after mine, so I’m honored I got to celebrate it with her too!

It was all-around a perfect long weekend, and I’m still processing the magic of it all.

That the mental health support & empowerment group I had been dreaming of for years could turn into reality.

It exceeded what I could’ve hoped for.

They LOVED the program and got so much benefit from it even if they didn’t do all the homework. I received feedback that the sessions were so therapeutic and the lifelong friendships that were forged are priceless!

I just wanted to give a special shoutout to Kert for spearheading, driving, and organizing this epic (re)union, since some of us had never met in person before.

And Hyun for bringing her massage table, energy vials, crystals, and even gifting me some of her dresses! They sure do change my energy, wow!

And SK and RK for coming out, even with a baby in tow!!

You all are AMAZING, I’m so grateful to know you, and honored you chose to share your journey with me.

I look forward to continuing to build and grow community that lifts each other up, really helps people feel seen, heard, and KNOWN, so we can heal at an even deeper level than before.

Seeing our experiences mirrored back to us heals in a way some of us have never experienced before. As we access compassion for others, we learn to tap into that for ourselves too.

Thank you for one of the most memorable birthdays ever 💖💖💖

And for setting an example that ANY dream is possible.

I love you, TTT fam 💖

(If you’re curious about joining our Tame The Tiger program & lifelong support memberships, leave me a message HERE or text +1-862-904-0933 )