Shit We Don't Tell Mom

Kristy was diagnosed with depression and anxiety at 12 years old and was once institutionalized in the psych ward of a hospital. She rejected the need for mental health support until she was 27 when she completely burned herself out from her job and had thoughts about suicide. Today, she advocates for the destigmatization of mental illness and the importance of mental well-being.

Born & raised in East Vancouver, Canada. 
Ancestry: Hoy Ping + Toi Shan, Canton, China.

Favourite things in life: blue skies, carbonated bevies, cats, fresh Thai chilis, dystopian novels, coming-of-age movies, harry potter, solo traveling, and the sound of onions and garlic sizzling.

Biggest fear: Alzheimer's disease/dementia 

Challenges: Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Imposter Syndrome

Want to be remembered for: Living my own life