Tag Archives: mother
Holding Space
On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in … Continue reading
Moms Fashion
Be authentic…something my mom used to tell me, which has become my personal mantra, its that the clothes shouldn’t wear you. You should own your look and be true to yourself. – Chieh Tsai Add earrings… my mom taught me … Continue reading
Mother’s Wisdom
Perfection in Hopes of Protection
Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading
Beautiful Determination
“In 1983, I went on a commercial rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. Between Crystal [Rapid] and Lava [Falls Rapid] (two huge rapids), there was a fast moving but flat stretch of the river. I asked the guide if I could … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 