by JR Kuo | Apr 8, 2026 | Mental Health, My Stories
We Gathered at Long Beach – Thank You Cambodia Town We gathered in Long Beach this past weekend with our friends at Cambodia Town for the very first Laughter Is the Best Medicine community event. And something meaningful happened. A few audience members came up...
by JR Kuo | Nov 22, 2025 | Mindset, My Stories, Self-Improvement
FROM SELF-LOATHING TO SELF-CELEBRATION ““You’ve survived too much to ever doubt your worth again.” — Unknown A few weeks ago, I did something wildly outside my comfort zone and completely off-script from my usual patterns. I celebrated myself. Even though I’ve...
by JR Kuo | Nov 7, 2025 | Mental Health, Mindset, My Stories, Self-Improvement, Trauma Series
As I continue on the journey of learning to grieve my past losses, I have started journaling about the events and experiences that shaped me. The losses I write about are not always about death. They can be a career change, a significant life transition, or the end of...
by JR Kuo | Oct 3, 2025 | Mental Health, Mindset, My Stories
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at the Pacific Clinics Multicultural Family Center, where I shared parts of my journey with mental health and immigration. One of my talks was titled “We Are Bamboos – Thriving Between Two Worlds.” This blog is an...
by JR Kuo | Apr 1, 2025 | Mental Health, My Stories
BRIDGING FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH – FOR MY MOTHER Earlier this year, I had the honor of receiving a contract from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for a project titled “Healthy Communities: Faith and Wellness.” The mission of this initiative is...
by JR Kuo | Feb 7, 2025 | Mental Health, My Stories
INTERSECTION BETWEEN CULTURES AND MENTAL WELL-BEING: INSIGHTS FROM SOUTH EAST ASIA In December and January, I had the privilege of exploring and traveling through Southeast Asia, specifically in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This...
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