Little J entered the "freaking fours," determined to test every limit I had. After one meltdown, I made a mistake...

I don't expect you to be happy all the time. I hope you embrace your true self, feel all your emotions, and keep trying even when you fail.

With the journey of trauma, resilience, and attempts to reconcile with estranged parents, I wish to offer hope to those seeking healing.

After 13 years away, I returned home for Lunar New Year with my child, seeking reconciliation with my parents and healing old wounds.