If Dr Cha had come out a few years earlier, I think my mom would have been inspired by the story. Her narrative is somewhat similar. Instead of a liver problem, she had fibroid and needed an operation. What happened after that just sucked. My dad being a narcissist is not the best partner to be involved with in times of need. Because to him, the world evolves around him only. He lacks empathy and sadly it was apparent. Now that Mom has passed away leaving us to tend to Dad’s daily matters, my sister and I cannot help thinking, “This man is a j***”.

There was another part however that struck a chord within myself. It was a scene earlier on in the series when Dr Cha first joined the residency programme. It was something that Dr Seo said to her that kind of brings back old memories. I can’t indulge in the specifics but that scene made me sad. Really really sad, disappointed yet furious at the same time. It’s that same type of rage you’d feel when someone dear to you decides to not walk on the same path. Other scenes were relatable, which made me think that whatever we are experiencing now is normal for women around the world. It seems that the issue is the same with a cross-cultural nuance to it.

Dr Cha and her husband got divorced. She rejected Dr Roy’s love confession and remained happy as a single lady with kids. She learned new skills and cultivated a lot of self-love for herself.

Self-love is a very powerful motivator. Self-love is a powerful friend. It keeps the dark thoughts away. I have been indulging in a lot of self-love for the past two years. I realized that it helps to steer away from distractions and become more focused on your life goals. Self-love is a wonderful gift you can give yourself all the time for free.