When you love someone, you often see the best in them. But sometimes, when you love someone, you fail to see the worst in them. When those “worst things” start to trick you into believing you’re not a good person? That’s when you know you’re on a sinking ship and it’s time to get out. Now, getting out is a lot easier said than done. Trust me. Find someone who makes you feel safe—a relative, a close friend, even a colleague. Share the truth of your situation with them as regularly as you can, even if it’s hard. Even if it feels like a betrayal. Because in the end, these are the people who will remind you that you are NOT bad person. These are the people who may save your life. I had a similar conversation with my parents over tteokguk one day many, many years ago. And I wished I’d listened to them. If you want the recipe for this tteokguk, comment “recipe” below. #tteokguk #koreanfood #koreanauntygivesadvice