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Pretending to Be Fine — When “I’m Fine” Becomes Automatic (Part 1)

23/08/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman on the phone in her kitchen, wiping a clean counter — pretending to be fine.

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series When Your Parents Ask If You're Okay Financially

The “I’m fine” that fires before you’ve checked if it’s true. Pretending to be fine isn’t lying — it’s protecting a story about who you’ve become.

Choosing a Major Under Pressure — The Only Option Left (Part 2)

20/08/202608/05/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman staring at a countdown timer late at night, choosing a major under pressure she never asked for.

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series The Major You Chose for the Wrong Reasons

Choosing a major under pressure means pressure chose for you—your parents’ worries, deadlines, expectations, not your voice. Know the difference.