Growing up, I struggled with my Chinese identity, and never truly enjoyed the traditions that my family practiced. I was embarrassed by my appearance, and I hated myself for it. I wanted to fit in with my American counterparts. Only recently did I really see myself as a Chinese American. The target placed on my back looked so familiar to those  placed on other people of color throughout American history. My presence and safety is conditional.

I started Love Language as a way to celebrate my family and  heritage as an American-born Chinese (ABC). I am unlearning my internalized racism and celebrating the hardship that my family have faced since immigrating to a country that never truly accepts them.