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Hi, my name is John Kim.

I'm a therapist who went through his own rebirth many years ago

and I've been documenting my journey ever since,

sharing my life lessons and revelations. I believe in casual overclinical with you instead of at you.

I come unrehearsed on purpose because self-health doesn't have to be so complicated.

We've all been spoon-fed the same fairy tale since we were kids.

Two people me fall in love and right off into the sunset to live quote unquote happily ever after. It's the dream right? But here's the thing,

life is messy, mundane, and full of unpredictable moments. There's also

contrast and each of us have different stories, which wires us a different way and none of them involve perfect

endings or pre-packed love. The Happily-hour after myth is bullshit. The real problem with this fantasy isn't just that it sets up unrealistic expectations, but it completely ignores what real relationships are built on effort growth and a whole lot of uncomfortable self reflection

It's time to abandon the idea that love should be easy and embrace the reality that a fulfilling relationship requires constant work.

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