We are emotional creatures. It’s not just a woman thing to need to talk about feelings and have emotions validated. Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. How did this book affect a generation’s ability to identify their needs in a relationship? “Sometimes, she just wants a sympathetic ear.” Read more…
Was he racist or sexist? As a woman of colour, I’m often in a tough position. We are vulnerable. How do I stand up for myself enough? Was it because I’m Asian? A few months ago, our family wanted to get fried chicken from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). So I order Read more…
Getting pregnant wasn’t easy for me the second time. But that experience made me more compassionate for those who struggle with infertility. Apparently, having unprotected sex does not guarantee a baby My fears about unplanned pregnancies Highschool sex education instilled a fear in me about doing the deed. Having sex Read more…
Millennials are often stereotyped as lazy and entitled. How does growing up with immigrant parents prove those aren’t true? Although, I do love my avocados… https://youtu.be/ClF2GL7y2SQhttps://youtu.be/rySNvjdhXj4https://youtu.be/EDmUatilDBg “It’s because they’re Millennials” I was born in the year of the Chernobyl disaster. For those who don’t know a lick of history, it’s Read more…
As a feminist, I grew up defying gender stereotypes. I never want to depend on a man. However, since becoming a mom, I’ve realized letting him help me is just as important as helping him. https://youtu.be/IjdaYZ1yAIQhttps://youtu.be/PZiSHqrMN4ghttps://youtu.be/RnwHpXhP01s I don’t depend on a man but I’m learning to let him support me Read more…
Working moms often feel like they haven’t accomplished enough. I’ve learned to accept that my kids are delaying my goals for good reason. It’s okay I can’t achieve enough every day… https://youtu.be/nuEHSga_vBchttps://youtu.be/K_uRCmg1g4Y I had so many high hopes and expectations When I was pregnant with my son last year, I Read more…
Working moms have it tough. Our social life is often at the bottom of our priorities. How can one minimize the loneliness of motherhood? https://youtu.be/4JD9yu1T4Xkhttps://youtu.be/7ddg21efJ9whttps://youtu.be/MK0xFzuyj8A Responding late to texts is merely the tip of the iceberg Does a good conversation lead to friendship? When I was 7, I went to Read more…
Immigrant parents often told their kids to finish their food; however, in this generation, it goes beyond the plate to reduce food waste. https://youtu.be/SpTUF57Or48https://youtu.be/Y9epwNN545Uhttps://youtu.be/z9-ovuBvMHAhttps://youtu.be/3WwvW4MeG74 It’s not about finishing your plate. A couple of months ago, our family went out to dinner for the first time since restaurants opened up. We were Read more…
Asian cultures value age in a hierarchical manner. I was taught to respect my elders. How has growing up in Canada affected my views? https://youtu.be/MWrJb79D174https://youtu.be/u6qHy6cHsFg The East and West battle inside of me The other day, I was leaving the grocery store when I saw a white man in his Read more…
As the mother of a girl and a boy, I will get a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. What kind of mother-in-law do I want to be? Hopefully, one that doesn’t deserve to be punched in the face. https://youtu.be/nOe9mK_orqQhttps://youtu.be/GK9N4KUhgHc I have a daughter and a son. They’re both under 5 but Read more…