August 23, 2025
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Love & Boundaries in Asian Relationships with Dragonfruit | AMASIAN August Learning Series
We’re continuing our AMASIAN Learning Series with another powerful session in partnership with Dragonfruit on a gentle yet honest conversation exploring love, guilt, and boundaries, especially within the context of Asian families and cultural expectations.
Love & Boundaries in Asian Relationships with Dragonfruit | AMASIAN August Learning Series
📅 Saturday, August 23,2025
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM CDT
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register Here
Love & Boundaries in Asian Relationships is a gentle yet honest virtual conversation exploring the emotional complexities of love, guilt, and boundaries—especially within Asian families and cultural contexts.
Many of us in the AAPI community were raised with values like self-sacrifice, harmony, and filial piety. These ideals often taught us that love meant putting others first. But what if setting boundaries is also a form of love?
Together with the team at Dragonfruit, we’ll unpack:
- How cultural expectations shape our relationships with parents, partners, and ourselves
- Why guilt often arises when we begin asserting our needs
- How we can reimagine love that includes both compassion and self-respect
Whether you're navigating boundaries for the first time or reflecting on your emotional inheritance, this conversation invites Asian-identifying folks to explore how love and self-respect can coexist—and how healing can begin.
This is an accessible online event and Part 2 of our 3-part Learning Series. All are welcome.
🎙️ Speakers from Dragonfruit
Jasmen Yew | Co-Founder, Dragonfruit
📧jasmen.yew@dragonfruitco.org
Based in Singapore, Jasmen has a background in finance and data analytics at Google and X. His passion for mental health and social causes led him to create Dragonfruit, a platform born from his own struggles, helping others feel seen and supported.
August Xu | Co-Founder, Dragonfruit
📧august.xu@dragonfruitco.org
Born in Sichuan, China, August came to the U.S. for college, navigating cultural expectations, family silence around mental health, and pressure to succeed. With a background in consulting, she co-founded Dragonfruit to create safe, healing spaces. Outside of work, she competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and champions holistic well-being.
Kam Chow | Co-Founder, Dragonfruit
📧kam.chow@dragonfruitco.org
A first-gen Chinese-Canadian, Kam grew up balancing Chinese values with Canadian life. After a successful career in Alberta’s oil and gas sector, he realized he was living a life that felt prescribed. This sparked his passion to help others find their own path to authentic success and happiness.
Elaina Lee | Dragonfruit Coach
With 8+ years of experience in social work and counseling, Elaina partners with schools and NGOs around the world to support families navigating domestic challenges. She brings a trauma-informed, culturally grounded approach to healing and empowerment.
This event is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to support AMASIAN’s monthly Learning Series and ongoing community impact efforts.
📲 Want to learn more about Dragonfruit?
– iOS App
– Website
💖 Let’s grow together toward healthier, more loving relationships.
🔗 Register today!
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