Writer's Commentary Of Upcoming Ep. 169

Q&A with Michele, A Mom Rewriting the Rules

Q: Who did you write your letter to, and why?

Michele:

I wrote this letter to my children. As a second-generation Filipina American, I’ve inherited a lot of silence--especially when it comes to expressing emotions. I grew up with the message that speaking up, especially to elders, was seen as disrespectful. Now, as a mom, I want to give my kids what I didn’t have: emotional permission and safety.