Tag: personal experience

The Thing About Dragons

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I love dragons. I think they're my favorite mythical creature. There was a point in time where I would not read a book if it didn't have a dragon. When I think of dragons, I think of majestic, noble creatures. They're wise and maybe a bit frosty. But their elegance when they take to the … Continue reading The Thing About Dragons

It’s Not Just Children Who Stare

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Whether you have kids or have found yourself around them, you know the stare. They can't seem to help themselves as they stare intently at a stranger. Sometimes it's unblinking without the hint of a smile. Sometimes there are a few blinks and a partly open mouth. And, no matter what you do, they won't … Continue reading It’s Not Just Children Who Stare

Isolating Myself for the First 3.5 Years of Motherhood Was the Best Thing I Ever Did

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The moment you reveal you're pregnant, you're inundated with people telling you it takes a village, find your tribe, join mom groups, find play groups. Basically, surrounded yourself with moms. I did none of this, and I couldn't have been happier. They say to connect with other moms because only they can understand. Only moms … Continue reading Isolating Myself for the First 3.5 Years of Motherhood Was the Best Thing I Ever Did

The Grass is Not Always Greener

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I'm a mom of two, but sometimes I feel like a fraud. Sometimes I fret about how other people see me when I'm out with my kids, and not because of how I parent. But because of how I look, which is absolutely absurd, but, nonetheless, a true experience. I'm one of those ageless Asians. … Continue reading The Grass is Not Always Greener