When you move to a new country there are many differences that present themselves easily and directly. For example, you
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Foreigner by Skin
After years of saying ‘I do’, I discovered that my experiences abroad made my spouse’s country my own. Comparing Makes
Continue readingFated: Between Light and Shadow
Two weeks ago, I released “Fated,” the first volume in my Between Light and Shadow series. Although I was extremely
Continue readingValentine’s Day: How WWAMs Embrace the Holiday
Valentine’s Day is a time for love and romance. How do WWAMs embrace the holiday in their own unique ways?
Continue readingA Very COVID Chinese New Year in 2023
As we prepare to hop into the Year of the Rabbit, there’s something else in the air besides holiday spirit.
Continue readingHow 3 WWAMs celebrate(d) Christmas in Asia
For many of us WWAMs embracing our husbands’ culture can be a fascinating process. However, moving to Asia for our
Continue readingThe 5 Grieving Stages (Over Chinese Food)
My first time in China was as a short-term exchange student and to say I fell in love is an
Continue readingHow 4 WWAMs Celebrate Thanksgiving in Asia
The traditional American holiday is rolling around very soon – a great time for us to reflect on how we
Continue readingAn American in Huxian: Story of an American/Chinese Wedding
In the wee hours of the morning I, unfortunately, woke up. The make-up artist would be around at 5 am
Continue readingKeeping Chinese Autumn Traditions Alive in the UK
I arrived in China for my studies at the end of Summer, just as Autumn was beginning to creep in.
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