Memoir Ending the Cycle: Japanese American Daughter’s Survival and Release Part 2
Chapter 8: Japan I got accepted into one of the most prestigious universities in Japan with ease—because they had a depa...
CSA Survivor
Memoir Memoir Ending the Cycle: Japanese American Daughter’s Survival and Release Part 1
Part 1: My Roots Chapter 1: Parents My father made thick, heavy photo albums for each of us siblings. The tradition star...
Journal “Mysterious Skin”: A Rare and Unflinching Portrait of CSA’s Aftermath
Mysterious Skin is one of the most profound films I’ve ever seen, largely due to its realistic portrayal of the long-ter...
Journal Being the Change: I Will Not Bring a Life Into This Twisted World
I used to think I would get married and have children by the age of 25 — the same age my mother got married and had me n...
Journal When Showering Feels Impossible: How a CSA Survivor Manages CPTSD and Self-Care
For trauma survivors, even a shower can feel impossible. After days of struggle, I finally did it — not from healing, but because I was grossed out.
