Recovering perfectionist, no longer a martyr (Kim Tran’s story)

Kim Tran spent years chasing perfection: a high achiever who
believed struggle wasn’t an option. As an Asian American woman
raised with the pressures of the model minority myth, asking for
help felt like failure.


But after being encouraged three separate times to get evaluated
for ADHD, Kim finally said yes — after becoming a mom and
realizing she wanted something different for her child.


In this conversation, Kim talks about perfectionism, cultural
expectations, and why martyrdom isn’t a badge of honor. She
shares how learning to ask for help reshaped her life, and how
she’s modeling a healthier path for the next generation.


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For a transcript and more resources, visit ADHD Aha! on
Understood.org. You can also email us at adhdaha@understood.org


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