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Lunar New Year Reflections: Balancing Joy and Pain
Lunar New Year has always brought mixed emotions for me. I look back fondly at big family get-togethers, fun games like 魚蝦蟹 (fish-shrimp-crab), and endless snacks with my cousins. However, I can't ignore the hurtful comments from relatives about my appearance that have stuck with me over the years. This year felt bittersweet as I chose not to engage in the usual celebrations with my children and extended family. It made me reflect on whether it's worth exposing us to hurtful
Crystal Chu
Feb 201 min read


Reading Good Bad Girl: Reflections on Mothers, Daughters, and the Spaces Between
Alice Feeney’s Good Bad Girl caught me off guard. On the surface, it’s a mystery thriller. But in its layers, it’s about mothers and daughters, absence and presence, and how love and hurt often sit side by side. 💭
Crystal Chu
Aug 18, 20251 min read
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