*Originally recorded on February 6, 2025

This episode explores the beautiful, bruising, and sometimes complex truths about female friendships outside the school lunchrooms. Cindy shares her personal experiences that formed her core limiting beliefs, what she learned along the way and ultimately what she can no longer accept when making new friends that are girls.

*Note: previously recorded on January 29, 2025, Lunar New Year.

This episode explores the intricacies and complications of having a social media profile, particularly Facebook and Instagram. Cindy provides insights on what it really means to have a social media. Shout out to Dr. Sonia Chand, please check out her Instagram @chand_sonia!

Trigger warning: Bullying, trauma

In this episode, Cindy continues to recount specific incidents of bullying from her life, whether it be bossing one around or raining on one's parade. Buckle up!

If you or someone you know is a victim of bullying, please refer to the following resources:

https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying

Text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.

Or tell someone you know and trust such as a teacher or a relative, and please don't be afraid to stand up for that person.

Please know that you're not alone.

Trigger warning: Bullying, trauma

In this episode, Cindy continues talking about bullying, particularly that one incident from her elementary school days. Buckle up!

If you or someone you know is a victim of bullying, please refer to the following resources:

https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying

Text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor

Or tell someone you know and trust such as a teacher or a relative and please don't be afraid to stand up for that person.

Please know that you are not alone.

*Trigger warning: bullying*

In this episode, Cindy talks about her feelings around the Nicolae Miu trial re: Apple River stabbing, and her personal experiences with bullying.

For context, please check out Dr Todd Grande's case analysis video on YouTube:

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/nicolae-miu-apple-river-stabbing-trial-verdict/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJQqadg0YrU

If you or someone you know is a victim of bullying and have been touched by this episode, please refer to the following resources:

https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

Or text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.

Please know that you are not alone.

Welcome to My Childhood Suitcase, with yours truly, Cindy Chen. In her very first episode, she shares her family history, her first (and hopefully last) experience with COVID and subsequent quarantine, and her life-changing holiday in Boston. Oh, and a shout-out to Gabrielle Stone, author of Eat Pray #FML!

Follow Cindy on Instagram: @mychildhoodsuitcase

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mychildhoodsuitcase

Check out Gabrielle Stone's podcast, FML Talk, and her two-part memoir, Eat Pray #FML, and Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.

Welcome to the podcast for the rest of your life! If you are looking for a safe space where you can decompress after a long, hard day and you need someone to listen to, this podcast is for you. Come along with me as I unpack myself, one truth at a time. Premieres in February, stay tuned!