8. Chinese Moms: From Confucianism to IUDs - a podcast by Kristy Yee & Angie Yu
from 2020-08-23T00:00
This episode is all about our Chinese moms: their stories, our mother-daughter relationships, and the ever uncomfortable shit when we try to talk with them.
Highlights:
- Angie reconciles the disrespect she had for her parents
- Kristy shares her mom’s story about coming to Canada
- Physical vs Emotional boundaries with our mothers
- Short term vs. long term pain in relationships
- Our moms are having more sex than we are
Takeaway:
- Physical boundaries can be very helpful in maintaining healthy relationships. But it’s also an easy way to avoid having uncomfortable talks about emotional boundaries. It’s time to get uncomfortable.
- Concepts of filial piety are more universal than we may think.
- If you have the privilege, ask your family about their immigration story.
- Sometimes we just need to rip the bandaid off. Which area in life are you using a bandaid?
- Go on a friend date with your mom.
Resources:
- Twitter: Tony Lin @tony_zy
- All Is Well (TV Drama)
- The Empty Nest Companion by Susan Gross and Briget Bishop (Book)
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (Book)
- What is Reparenting and How To Begin (Article)
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