Break Open

They say your life changes when you have a baby. No matter how many times I heard this cliche, it still hit me like a turbulent wave. Last…

The Motherland

At 18 years old, my mother faced a life-changing choice.

It was 1975 — the year Vietnam fell to Communism in the war. My grandfather had asked my mother if she wanted to stay behind in Vietnam or flee the war-ravaged country with him and her younger brothers and sisters. Stay…

Back to Basics Writing

On days when I feel tired or when I’m feeling emotionally drained, the last thing I want to do is look at a screen. I…

The Finishing Muscle

I’m lazy when it comes to finishing anything creative. It can be a piece of writing. A creative project. A zine. Learning…

Another Approach for #the100dayproject

Day 7/100

Waiting to Be Found

“Will I face the fear of today or the regret of forever?”