We need to talk about the ugly side of Asian American Parenting. 

This week we are sharing our first survivor story as part of our AAPI Army campaign.

As a Filipino American, Goldie´s story traces a familiar through-line many AAPI survivors can relate to.

A lack of boundaries from parents as a girl.

Growing up in a culture that encourages you not to speak back to your elders.

Finding yourself trapped in domestic violence as an adult because you never had examples of healthy relationships.

Working hard to undo this emotionally abusive upbringing to end the cycle of violence for your future family.

Goldie´s story highlights many crucial elements when looking at emotional abuse, especially for AAPI survivors including:

How cultural influences can influence emotional abuse in AAPI families.  How childhood abuse can prime survivors for abusive partnerships as adults.  How childhood survivors of emotional abuse are at risk of perpetuating the cycle of violence when they become parents.

And, maybe the most devastating part, how this abuse can follow you throughout your life.

Welcome Goldie.  And Welcome to Week 2 of our AAPI Army Campaign.

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Important Dates!

Giveaway 1: September 13, 2021 via  Instagram & Facebook

Beers, Cheers, & Charity Fundraiser: October 2, 2021 @ Postdoc Brewing

Giveaway 2: October 25, 2021, via  Instagram & Facebook

AAPI Toolkit Launch: October 28, 2021