The chapter "The Multicultural Journey to Cultural Competence: Personal Narratives" in the book *Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice* by Derald Wing Sue and David Sue, fifth edition, explores the emotional and cognitive journey of Mark S. Kiselica, a White counseling psychologist, as he reflects on his personal and professional journey with the book. Initially, Kiselica was resistant to the content of the book, feeling anger and defensiveness towards the author's criticism of White America and the mental health system's historical mistreatment of ethnic minorities. However, as he continued to read and reflect, he began to experience a deep sense of guilt, sadness, and shame, recognizing his own unconscious biases and the historical oppression of marginalized groups. This realization led him to a period of important White racial identity development, which culminated in his decision to intern at a community mental health center serving primarily African American and Latino families. This experience further deepened his understanding of racism and oppression, and he eventually became a prominent scholar and advocate in the field of multicultural counseling and therapy. The chapter highlights the importance of acknowledging and processing the emotional reactions that arise when engaging with challenging topics in multicultural counseling, and it underscores the need for helping professionals to confront their own biases and work towards cultural competence.The chapter "The Multicultural Journey to Cultural Competence: Personal Narratives" in the book *Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice* by Derald Wing Sue and David Sue, fifth edition, explores the emotional and cognitive journey of Mark S. Kiselica, a White counseling psychologist, as he reflects on his personal and professional journey with the book. Initially, Kiselica was resistant to the content of the book, feeling anger and defensiveness towards the author's criticism of White America and the mental health system's historical mistreatment of ethnic minorities. However, as he continued to read and reflect, he began to experience a deep sense of guilt, sadness, and shame, recognizing his own unconscious biases and the historical oppression of marginalized groups. This realization led him to a period of important White racial identity development, which culminated in his decision to intern at a community mental health center serving primarily African American and Latino families. This experience further deepened his understanding of racism and oppression, and he eventually became a prominent scholar and advocate in the field of multicultural counseling and therapy. The chapter highlights the importance of acknowledging and processing the emotional reactions that arise when engaging with challenging topics in multicultural counseling, and it underscores the need for helping professionals to confront their own biases and work towards cultural competence.