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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
If you want to feel better, meditate now
April 2, 2017
I used to be scared of meditating. What if I tried it and nothing happened? Then I’d feel like a spiritual failure. But then, I learned that meditating is as […]
The historic trauma of Asian American women, since Day 1
March 5, 2017
Did you know that a ban on Chinese immigrant women created America’s first immigration laws? Discovering this forgotten historical moment left me appalled by the suffering of the ancestors. They […]
Storytelling & microaggressions in #TrumpAmerica
November 13, 2016
When I showed up for my Wednesday evening communications class, the mood was miserable. Donald Trump’s victory at the polls was just hours old. Everyone was angry and scared. Most […]
Read your work out loud to find your voice
October 30, 2016
To rock your writing, read your words out loud — to yourself. Your most important audience will always be that Audience Of One. Over the years, I’ve used out-loud reading […]
Chinese translation of Black Lives Matter issues for Chinese moms & dads #BLM
October 1, 2016
Some of you might remember my blog post about Black Lives Matter. A lot of you shared this open letter pleading with Chinese American moms to stand with Black moms. […]
How to talk to your teen about her clothes & save your relationship
September 25, 2016
My friend emailed me, desperate. Her first-born child, 13, stormed off to school in short-shorts and a teeny tank top. This, after a huge mother-daughter fight over inappropriate clothes. My […]
The smartest thing I’ve learned to do: Ask for help
September 4, 2016
My parents taught me to solve my own problems. Never go to outsiders for help. In breaking this childhood cycle of isolation, I’ve learned to reach out with wonderful results. […]