around the end of last year, I come across an article where the writer was discussing whether it is important to seek a therapist who understands your culture. this has stuck with me and is one of the core reasons why i hesitate to go to therapist here in the UK.
how do you explain to a British therapist why your Asian roots and upbringing seem to be a burden? what guarantee can you get that your problems, which perhaps are not of the universal variety, will find a practical solution or guide from the therapist whose experiences and belief system are very different to yours? this is a very sobering thought. the nuances of culture and tradition are hard to explain to somebody who hasn't lived them or even knows what they are. so how can I expect help?
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