When you move to a new country there are many differences that present themselves easily and directly. For example, you
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After years of saying ‘I do’, I discovered that my experiences abroad made my spouse’s country my own. Comparing Makes
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Two weeks ago, I released “Fated,” the first volume in my Between Light and Shadow series. Although I was extremely
Continue readingVisible on the Horizon
Five years ago I wrote a piece that reflected on the difference of thinking between East and West in regards
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There’s nothing that says love quite like when your mother-in-law makes far too much of your favorite traditional holiday treat
Continue readingA Very COVID Chinese New Year in 2023
As we prepare to hop into the Year of the Rabbit, there’s something else in the air besides holiday spirit.
Continue readingHow 3 WWAMs celebrate(d) Christmas in Asia
For many of us WWAMs embracing our husbands’ culture can be a fascinating process. However, moving to Asia for our
Continue readingChinese Spousal Green Card: Things You Should Know Before Applying
It didn’t seem real. The brand-new Chinese green card, embossed with my name and photo, felt more like a figment
Continue readingThe 5 Grieving Stages (Over Chinese Food)
My first time in China was as a short-term exchange student and to say I fell in love is an
Continue readingHow 4 WWAMs Celebrate Thanksgiving in Asia
The traditional American holiday is rolling around very soon – a great time for us to reflect on how we
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