it suddenly occurred to me today that your and your brother's attitudes are kind of in the same duality. it seems you've been trying to remain connected while he makes no such effort
Wow thanks for sharing this account. I've been reading about my friend's Beccy's essays on being a Third Culture Kid growing up British with Taiwanese parents, and your essay reminded me of that.
As a Singaporean growing up in an Asian country which got quite Westernized after the British left, it resonates somewhat too, although my experience is admittedly different than yours.
Regardless, I wish you all the very best in your family trip back to Taiwan later in the year. Hope it goes well and may y'all have lots of great memories and experiences to look back on!
Ah thank you so much for reading! 💕 and yes, I am very eager to go back to Taiwan - i can't believe the last time I was there was in 2006 🤯. I imagine a lot has changed...
I loved this post.
The duality of your mum's and dad's attitudes- preserve the old vs. integrate into the new especially stuck with me.
I think you're a very gifted storyteller. Thank you for sharing!
thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 🙏💖
it suddenly occurred to me today that your and your brother's attitudes are kind of in the same duality. it seems you've been trying to remain connected while he makes no such effort
Wow thanks for sharing this account. I've been reading about my friend's Beccy's essays on being a Third Culture Kid growing up British with Taiwanese parents, and your essay reminded me of that.
As a Singaporean growing up in an Asian country which got quite Westernized after the British left, it resonates somewhat too, although my experience is admittedly different than yours.
Regardless, I wish you all the very best in your family trip back to Taiwan later in the year. Hope it goes well and may y'all have lots of great memories and experiences to look back on!
Ah thank you so much for reading! 💕 and yes, I am very eager to go back to Taiwan - i can't believe the last time I was there was in 2006 🤯. I imagine a lot has changed...