The Filipino American Woman Project

193: I'm So Sorry I Just Got So Busy — By Nance

Reflect on past relationships that have grown distant, and ask yourself: Did I play a role in this? In this letter, Nance writes to Wanda, the loud-and-proud president of a Filipino student organization who felt like the big sister she never had. Even though she was too nice to say no, Nance found purpose and belonging with Wanda and the organization's members. But when the activism began to feel more than she could keep up with or express, she did what she’s always done when things get overwhelming. If you ever got too busy to say what you really wanted to say, this letter is for you. Letter 193 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe [https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

192: You Don't Know Me Just Because I'm Filipino, Too — By Claire

Who was the last Filipino person you were excited to meet — and did you ever stop to wonder if they wanted to connect that way? Claire’s new friend invites her to a dinner party, a refreshing change from the Filipino parties she’s used to. That is, until she meets Marco. The moment he finds out she’s Filipino too, the evening takes a sharp turn toward assumptions, unsolicited opinions, and questions she didn’t anticipate having to answer. Claire thinks very carefully about her response the next time her friend invites her to another party. If you’ve ever felt stereotyped by another Filipino, this one’s for you. Letter 192 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe [https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

191: I Am More Than the Gender I Was Assigned at Birth — By Robin

How has rejection redirected you to reclaiming and expressing who you really are? In this letter, Robin writes to Lolo G, their late grandfather, who loved them deeply. But his love was expressed with gender expectations about how a girl should move, dress, speak, and carry herself. It was in Robin’s young adult years that they discovered the language and pronouns to voice who they really are, who they’ve always been. Then, before their 30th birthday, they’re ready to come out to their grandpa and family. If you’re finally ready to show and tell everyone who you really are, this letter was written for you. Letter 191 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our PRIDE Month special and Summer edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe [https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

190: Summer Edition for TFAW Letters - Trailer

Welcome to TFAW Letters — the Summer Edition — by the Filipino American Woman Project! ☀️ I’m your host, Jen Amos, here to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. 💛 First letter releases next Friday! Stay tuned! 🎧 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe [https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

189: The Career Woman Who Became a Mother — By Mia

What was once the greatest setback in your life that has now become your greatest inspiration? This letter is for the working mom who was a proud career woman — until she became a mother. In this letter, Mia writes to her twin sons as an empty nester. She’s now honest about who she was when they were young, and the real struggle she faced as a career-driven woman to surrender to motherhood. She doesn’t shy away from acknowledging how much she had to compromise and the guilt and resentment that came with it. Yet, along the way through the growing pains of being a working mother, something unexpected happened. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can be a devoted mother and still be the ambitious woman you were before, this letter was written for you. Letter 189 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This concludes our AAPI Heritage Month edition. Thanks for listening, and we’ll resume in the summer! Question: I have a paid membership [https://tfawletters.com/subscribe]. Where’s my bonus content? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe [https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]