#18 | Discovering Undocumented Status & Facing Shame as Eldest Daughters ft. Angela Wu

Angela Wu, a Taiwanese-American licensed mental health therapist, shares her journey of reclaiming her cultural identity and supporting mental health within the Asian American community. In this episode, we hear her experiences as a former teacher, the impact of discovering her undocumented status, and the challenges she faced. Angela also opens up about her conflicts with her identity and the trauma of experiencing assault, highlighting the importance of therapy and healing. The conversation covers themes of mental health, cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and healing within the Asian American community. It explores the impact of shame, guilt, and the model minority stereotype on mental health. The journey of reclaiming cultural identity and the importance of open, vulnerable conversations with parents are also highlighted.FOLLOW ANGELA WU:The Sassy Asian Therapist Website⁠The Sassy Asian Therapist InstagramThe Sassy Asian Therapist YouTubeFOLLOW THE BARE AND BRUTAL PODCAST ON:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠BUSINESS INQUIRIES:[email protected]