In this heartfelt episode, I share some personal experiences that led me to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Growing up in a Japanese household, open communication around emotions and feelings was rare, creating a silence that left many struggles unspoken. Join me as I unpack the impact of these cultural practices and the challenges they created. Toward the end, I express my deep gratitude for Christ and His never-ending, unconditional love. As followers of Jesus, we can place our hope in Him, trusting that He will redeem and restore any brokenness in our past. My prayer is that this story will offer encouragement to those who have faced betrayal or divorce within their families.

“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through hi ...