A mother is always the beggining. She is how things begin.

I did not lose myself all at once.

You have to be your own person. You can't let people's opinions determine how you think about yourself. There's a difference between identity and self-identity.

Among writers, if you don't have a therapist, it's like saying you don't keep a journal or use the thesaurus. It's a natural accompaniment.

I wanted my children to have the best combination: American circumstances and Chinese character. How could I know these things do not mix?

too much happiness always overflowed into tears of sorrow.

Those who don't heed the warnings don't live to admit they were stupid not to do so.