Sometimes, you need to leave home to find yourself. For some people, childhood is a source of happiness. But for others, it is a black...

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

"My left leg is a bit awkward. It was broken by my mom when I was a child." I have been writing about family relationship for five years....

People usually think of their moms on Mother's Day. But I only think of my mom on Dragon Boat Festival. My mom is a very strict, very...

Family estrangement is painful, stemming from long-term issues--not one fight. Be mindful of what you say to those who've made this choice.

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

When my four-year-old had a meltdown and the police showed up at my door, I didn’t feel ashamed—I felt safe. Born and raised in Taiwan, I knew what it was like to cry for help and have no one come. But in America, someone knocked. That night reminded me why I appreciate how American society isn’t afraid to judge parents—and how that judgment can protect children.

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