About Heidi

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! I have always felt awkward about author bios, so let me paint a picture with poetry and prose:

Who am I? 

I am from a kingdom forged by refugees—fleeing homelands with bruised hearts, empty stomachs, and pockets full of dreams.

I am from women, strong but silent: single mothers, cycle breakers, r e b e l s, survivors.

I am from striving, saving face, debt and what’s deserved—never accepting gifts that I haven’t stacked and earned.

I am a second-generation Asian Australian woman, and a first-generation Christian woman, wife and mother.

I am an eldest daughter.

I am a walking paradox: playful but deep, loud but hesitant, rebellious but loyal, expressive but guarded, self-reliant but needy.

I am a sentimentalist, nostalgist, and grieving optimist.

I am a new creation but a work in progress.

I am in Christ (alone).

Why do I write?

I believe beautiful words can change the world. I believe Truth cannot merely be taught as an intellectual exercise—it must also be with poetry, music, and story. I believe in writing the right words to renew minds, but also beautiful words to stir affections for the greatest story ever told.

I write for my inner-child and for generations to come. For far too long I have hid in the shadows of my comfort zone, allowing shame and trauma to limit and define me. I write to empower my inner-child and the next generation with gospel hope—that no matter our stories, in God, second chances are always possible.

I write to restore what’s lost. The online world can be a shallow place of filters and fake news. I write meaningful, long-form content to restore authenticity and to speak truth in love in a world that’s desperate for hope.

I share my story so that you can feel less alone in yours. Social media gives us a taste of perfection and connection, but it cannot wipe the effects of the Fall. I write to build genuine community and camaraderie, so that together we can face hard things with grace, courage and resilience.

Why subscribe to ‘Letters From Heidi’?

My words are migrating to Substack, the home of my new publication ‘Letters From Heidi’ – a refuge for truth seekers, deep-thinkers and the homesick in search for Eternity.

In order to prioritise writing and publishing, I will be posting less on social media and this blog. Subscribing with your email is the best way to support my work while ensuring that you never miss a post!

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