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As the year starts to wind down, I’ve been thinking about what I want to carry forward and what I’m ready to set down.

This week’s Mindful Monday prompt is:
💭 “What do I want to carry with me into the new year and what can I

Growing up in Canada, you’re taught that boundaries are healthy.
Privacy is normal.
Independence is the goal.
Direct communication is the norm.

Growing up Filipino, you’re taught something else:
your life is shared,
your choices affect e

If you grew up Filipino, you already know:
the holidays = handaan + karaoke + a surprise Q&A portion you did not sign up for. 😅✨

And when a tita (or tito, lola, ninang, kapitbahay, high school classmate, or super random family friend) asks you:

Boundaries have been the theme of the week for the folks I have been seeing. 💖

Setting boundaries during the holidays can feel incredibly hard, especially if you grew up learning to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or put others first.

So if your v

Your love language isn’t a test or a trend.
It’s a story.

A map of where you’ve been, what you needed, and how your body learned to feel close.
Some of us feel safest in words.
Some in time.
Some in touch, gestures, or the small g

And just like that, it’s December!

I’ve been reflecting a lot and Christmas as a Filipino-Canadian is complicated pag minsan, isn’t it? You’re here, building a life you’re proud of… but your heart still drifts t