In this talk, Kevin will share how writing and counseling have helped him and others navigate pain and personal struggles. He will explore the connection between pain and growth, the importance of self-acceptance, and how embracing past wounds can lead to a stronger sense of self. His journey invites us to reflect: Can we turn our pain into power and create a better version of ourselves? Born and raised in Hong Kong, Kevin aims to heal and comfort through creation, writing, and counseling. He published his first book, "A Truant to the US" in 2016, which won a Best-10 Books Award at the 29th Secondary Students’ Best Ten Books Election. Since 2018, he has released 12 books with Enlighten & Fish, focusing on healing themes. In 2022, he was named 'Eslite Hong Kong Top-10 Writer' in Chinese literature and fiction, and his works have been among Eslite's Top-10 Books annually from 2021 to 2023. Kevin has spoken at nearly 100 schools since 2018, encouraging students to embrace their uniqueness and follow their dreams. In 2023, he earned a Master in Counseling from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, receiving Dean’s List Honors. The following year, he founded Wounded Healer Counseling, dedicating his career to providing professional counseling services to those in need in his city. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx