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My Tesla That Understands Me: From Driving Anxiety to an Imagined Journey of Green Freedom

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My Tesla That Understands Me: From Driving Anxiety to an Imagined Journey of Green Freedom

My husband is 77 years old and has been my “personal chauffeur” for over a decade. He always says with a smile, “Trust in technology; one day you’ll ride in a self-driving car!” But as he ages, my worries linger like a shadow—what will I do on the

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A Scare That Opened My Eyes

Two days ago, my son Baolin was suddenly struck by intense abdominal pain, accompanied by severe vomiting and diarrhea. At first, I went to a trusted Chinese medicine doctor and picked up some herbal remedies, hoping they would ease his symptoms. I’ve always been cautious about Western medicine—especially

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Growth Is a Journey—from the Hands to the Heart

To be honest, all four of us in the family are pretty handy. The other three seem to have been born with the talent, while mine was probably sparked later in life—or maybe I had it all along, just buried under the weight of daily responsibilities until something brought

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Growing Isn’t Just for Kids

This past January, after returning from a visit to my daughter Baoqi in Taiwan, I had a strong urge to reset our home. For years, my husband and I had been fully immersed in supporting our kids through high school and the intense college application process. Now that both of

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When My Daughter Came Home

It’s been a week and a half since my daughter Bokei returned from Taiwan, where she spent a full year immersed in Mandarin. Her days there were fulfilling but tinged with homesickness. Strangely enough, once she got back to the U.S., she admitted, “It’s kind of boring

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A Child’s Gift: A Picture, A Moment of Kindness

When my daughter Bokei returned from Taiwan, she brought back thoughtful gifts for the two little kids next door—a globe-shaped pencil sharpener for the boy and a mini crane that could "sharpen pencils" for the girl. The kids were thrilled. They held their new treasures tightly, beaming

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Saying Goodbye and Starting Over: Finding Hope in Loss

The Pain of Loss Less than two months ago, San Diego was bursting with spring energy, but a dark cloud hung over our home. Our beloved dog, Pichu, was gone forever—the little guy who used to tear around the yard and gaze at us with those soulful eyes was

Growing Through Labor, Awakening Through Practice

A few days ago, I cut down the sago palm in front of our house all by myself. It may seem like a small thing, but it filled me with joy—because I proved to myself that I could accomplish something I used to think was impossible. In the past,

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The Gift of Time: Youth Is More Than Just Age

People online sometimes comment that I look unusually young for my age. I usually smile it off—after all, can you really believe everything on the internet? But even my husband has often said the same over the years—except during the darkest days of my illness. He thinks Chinese

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Staying Alive Is My Greatest Asset

If poverty, illness, and ridicule didn’t break you—then everything you’ve endured becomes your most valuable life experience. This isn’t a motivational slogan. It’s a truth written in my bones. Chasing Dreams in a Foreign Land In my early twenties, I left China during the “study

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I Found My Own Rhythm in Life

A friend recently teased me, calling me a “workaholic.” I laughed and shook my head. I’m not a workaholic — I’ve simply found a rhythm that feels right for me. For many years, I stayed at home, my life shaped by a long struggle with illness. In my youth,

A Daughter’s Leap, A Family’s Blessing

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A Daughter’s Leap, A Family’s Blessing

In the fall of 2025, our family will embark on a journey that’s more than just miles—it’s a rite of passage. From our home in San Diego, we’ll head east to Massachusetts, where our daughter will begin the next chapter of her life at Amherst College—

College Essay Couching

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College Essay Couching

Struggling with College Essays? My Daughter Can Help. My daughter Bokei recently returned from Taiwan, where she studied Mandarin at Tamkang University through the U.S. State Department’s NSLI-Y scholarship. Now home for the summer, she’s self-studying college-level calculus and seeking meaningful ways to spend her time. I

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Healing Beyond Exams: A Mother’s Journey Through Trauma and Growth

I’d like to share a story that has been buried in my heart for years—one I’ve finally found the strength to tell. It’s about exams, but not just exams. It’s about the anxiety of a generation, the loneliness of a teenager, the awakening of a