After years of grappling with a deep fear of confrontation that led her to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, Ms Maelyn Lagman, 25, is learning to heal her inner wounds, as well as her relationship with her dad and late mum. When I started therapy in 2020, the first thing I learnt is that we’re all wired for survival. In my home, as is often the case in many Asian households, survival meant falling in line with the rules: Get good grades (Mum), never question authority (Dad), keep your