To the younger version of me who constantly questioned if she was enough:

The greatest challenge you faced was self-doubt. You often wondered, “Am I beautiful enough to talk to that boy?” or “Am I smart enough to get into that college?” It all stemmed from your mother’s high expectations of you. Being raised by an Asian parent, you turned in…read more

Don’t Rush, Girl
By Babee Garcia

You were once a kid, hearing her parents fight and yell.
You’d check in on your younger siblings and cover your ears.
You silently wish you were older so you can live on your own.
You weren’t allowed to express your thoughts freely and dried your tears.
Don’t rush, girl.

Fast forward to your teenage years,…read more