Kate's Journey: From Crisis to Self-Reclamation
My name is Kate (official name Ei Mon). I am a carer who rediscovered herself, her purpose in life, and her aspiration to help peer carers.
I fell into a full-time caregiving role two years ago when I was planning to work in a psychological career after my research on Balance and Age. I was full of hopes and dreams after struggles after struggles, and I thought that was the start of my bright future. Unfortunately, life dropped another testament, a harsh and sudden turning point, on me.
Since the start of this 24/7 caregiving role, my cared-for person has faced crisis after crisis. We had to relocate five times within a 14-month period until we could find a sanctuary. Consequently, the compounded effects of the constant need for adjustments worsened my care recipient's health, leaving me to juggle between emergency and community care, between appointment management and work, and between caregiving and my own health. I could hardly have 10 minutes a day for myself.
I had to quit my job eventually, and I felt I lost myself—I no longer knew who I was. My whole world was dark. Throughout these times, I kept telling myself, "Kate, keep walking, you will find light at the end of the tunnel." However, I did not know how long the tunnel was or whether I could even get out of it. I felt it was the end; I was stuck. And I even had to take anti-anxiety medicine after constant anticipation of "What will happen next?"
One day, I sat down and decided this had to stop, and I had to take action now so that my health could be preserved. Then, I set boundaries (saying no to a difficult patient countless times), I created structures and disciplines for flexibility and serenity, I engaged in different social activities—virtual and physical—and I chose myself many times.
Throughout this period, I have been sticking to my hunger for learning. Yes, my hunger—more than a passion. I open my heart to learn new things although I couldn't focus on anything even. I allowed myself to receive help from others. Eventually, all this paid off. I found the reason for my existence on earth, the synchronicity of life events I have encountered from childhood to now, and I found my light.
Since I got out of my dark era, I decided to share my self-discovery journey, to spread my resilience techniques, and to ignite hope in my peer caregivers because I am one of them. I'm still caring. I'm still thriving with a peaceful mind. I am the living example of thriving through constant struggles and shining my own light. I wish every caregiver would thrive the same wholeheartedly. I do believe they can once they've found the right tools.
The Foundation: Skills Built in Crisis, Shared in Community
I am a solopreneur with a truly diverse professional background and an immigrant living and working abroad. My humble experiences have ranged from working in community development (where essential needs like clean water, sanitation, and hygiene were compromised) to advising high-level leadership teams across South-East Asia and Australia. This path taught me firsthand about building resilience under extreme stress and the strategic necessity of navigating complex, broken systems; skills that are foundational to thriving in the caregiving world.
I have spent years working closely with marginalized populations globally, from remote villagers to migrants and individuals struggling with complex systems and mental health challenges. These encounters gave me a profound and difficult understanding of human vulnerability and the devastating impact of isolation and emotional labor. I saw exactly where support structures fail and why people break under the weight of constant demand. Even now, alongside my caregiving and coaching work, I remain dedicated to service by educating disadvantaged populations regarding cancer awareness and providing occasional interpreting. I know what it looks like to survive; now I teach how to thrive.
Alongside this demanding career, I found myself studying and graduating in business, psychology, and healing techniques. I didn't choose these fields with a grand plan to become a coach; these were simply the areas my insatiable hunger for knowledge led me to, often dictated by life's ever-changing circumstances. While the learning wasn't intentional preparation, this unique blend of expertise allowed me to thrive fast when I later fell into the deep end of the caregiving role. This unexpected foundation of business strategy, psychological insight, and healing wisdom is what allows me to offer more than generic advice: it is the battle-tested, non-random skillset that saved me.
The foundation of this program is Systems Thinking. The practical structures required to manage a global development project or advocate for a marginalized patient are the exact same essential strategies needed to conquer caregiver burnout. Conquering my own crisis wasn't about willpower—it was about applying these proven, resilient structures to my home life. I offer you the battle-tested blueprint built in crisis and refined for your personal peace.
How my social media has become active
With the intention to share my resilience tips, I started challenging my fears: first and foremost, my fear of being seen and heard. I share openly about my life and my experience as a neurodivergent person who hasn't received any proper diagnosis, which drives my passion to educate both myself and others.
My caregiving role often keeps me bound to home, making mental health challenges so real. Creating content online, while not yet financially rewarding, has gifted me with immense creativity, personal resilience, and healing.
With my online presence, I hope I can give a glimpse of hope to others. Darkness comes, but we thrive through it with our resilience, and we can find guidance when needed. I understand your caregiving challenges, whether they stem from deep-seated core beliefs or inevitable circumstances. Just grab my hand, and I will walk alongside with you until you get there. Remember there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
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