How I Became Friends With My Parents
Improving my relationship with my parents felt intimidating but, really, was surprisingly simple.
Orange Daughter Dreams: A Micro Essay from an Unknown Chinese Daughter
An adoptee writes for her unknown birth mother as she seeks her place in the world, with the history she does not know and the history she holds in her body.
Navigating My Immigrant Guilt
For second-generation immigrants trying to navigate immigrant guilt, growing up is a constant balancing act between honoring our parents and honoring our own desires and needs.
Finding Connection Through Chinese Kinship Terms
Chinese kinship terms emphasize the collectivist nature of our families, reminding us that we are part of something greater than ourselves.
It’s Okay to Break Up with Your Relatives
Families are messy. We fight. We cry. We laugh. For some folks, family means their biological relatives. But for many, family also consists of close …
Parents Are Human: A Game to Break Down Barriers
Joseph Lam created a card game to start conversations and build relationships with our parents.
And Baby Makes Three: Queer Couples Becoming Parents
The road to parenthood for queer couples is not as well-paved or simple as it is for cis-gender hetero couples, particularly when it comes to conception. Two couples share their experiences and tips with Mochi as they grow their own families.
Growing into my Transracial Adoptee Identity
Lost in a sea of wavy blonde locks and blue irises, my straight black hair and brown eyes set me apart from classmates, teachers and …
Dear Mochi: How to Live With In-Laws
Dear Mochi, My husband and I are currently discussing whether or not to have his parents move in with us, and I am torn. Though …