thank you so much for the link, I went to read the whole thing. what a wonderful essay, and I commend your bravery. I don't know if I would have the courage to visit my mother's family in the mountains of Gunma, even though my mother is still alive and in touch with all of them. I think I would be so anxious over my Japanese, I would make myself sick. Being hāfu is so complicated. again, you've done a beautiful job evoking the in-betweenness.
thank you for such a beautiful letter, felt it deep in my bones <3
thank you so much for the link, I went to read the whole thing. what a wonderful essay, and I commend your bravery. I don't know if I would have the courage to visit my mother's family in the mountains of Gunma, even though my mother is still alive and in touch with all of them. I think I would be so anxious over my Japanese, I would make myself sick. Being hāfu is so complicated. again, you've done a beautiful job evoking the in-betweenness.
So excited to hear your reflections on the workshop and congrats on this beautiful letter getting published!
Loved it. Thanks for sharing this special moment in your unique and poetic way. Hug.