The Gentle Tug-of-War

In The Gentle Tug-of-War, author Celine Ong invites readers into the quiet, often unnoticed spaces where power lives — not in loud arguments, but in silences, stares, unspoken expectations, and the soft ways we are pushed or pulled in daily life.

Through poetic reflection, personal experiences, and deep emotional insight, this book explores how power dynamics shape our interactions at home, in public, and at work. It is a heartfelt guide for anyone who has ever felt invisible, judged, or silenced — and longs to reclaim their voice with quiet strength.

This is not a book about shouting.
It’s a book about noticing — and gently resisting.
A book about healing.
And a book about remembering that your softness is not weakness. It is power, too.

Includes reflection prompts after each chapter.