Candace Uncensored

Asian Single Divorced Moms: Facing the Stigma of Divorce


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Candace, the black sheep of her Asian family because of several reasons, among them being a single divorced mom is speaking with other Asian divorced moms about why divorce is taboo among Asian-Americans and why it can be the portal to many new friendships.Candace and a group of other Asian single divorced mom talk about moving on with their lives from being profoundly depressed toward the end of the marriages — to worrying what others would think when they found out. Divorce, especially when there are children involved, while not unheard-of, is relatively rare and highly stigmatized in Asian-American communities.These brave women talk about their worries about single parenting, nurturing relationships with ex-in-laws, experiencing the world as a single woman in a (sub)culture where they did not have too many role models.
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Candace UncensoredBy Candace Bui-Walston

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