Episode #15
The Stories of Jess
Jess's childhood of rich cultural traditions and generational teachings was met with narrow-minded and closed off differences. She spoke two languages in her house as a child, and neither one was the mother tongue of the country she grew up in. Navigating the minefield of early adolescence and parental refugee assimilation, she focused on her education to increase future opportunities and chances. An ultimatum left her and her mum to fend for themselves and change directions in her educational pathway. Though she appreciated the opportunities the surroundings provided, she was destined for a life outside the 'golden cage' and a return to her cultural roots. This is the story of how seeing things for what they were brought more connection to her life and family than if she walked the road most travelled. If you would like to see more of Jess's world and what she built after leaving the 'golden cage', head to @chi.ai.nhi If this episode was an interesting listen for you, share it with someone who needs to hear it and follow/subscribe for more conversations like this every two weeks. for all other information about the work I do in the mental health field, head over to www.plumbplanes.com curated by @taylor_jardine
