Katharine Chan
Bio
Sum (心, ♡) on Sleeve | Author. Speaker. Wife. Mom of 2 | Embrace Culture. Love Yourself. Improve Relationships | Empowering you to talk about your feelings despite growing up in a culture that hid them | sumonsleeve.com/books
Stories (115/0)
What To Do When You Keep Thinking He'll Leave You
Broken hearts are heartbreaking Whether it's he who left or me who initiated it, I've had my fair share of heartbreak. Feelings were hurt; expectations were unmet. Disappointment ensues. Sometimes it seems like no matter how much I lick my wounds, my heart never fully heals.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Humans
Why I Changed My Mind About Taking My Husband's Name
To take or not to take… "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options when they get married. They can do the hyphen thing. The husband can take the wife's name. They can change their last name completely by combining their favourite hobbies and becoming The Gardenknits.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Humans
How the Death of My Sex Ideals Led to the Birth of My Child
My parents never talked about sex They barely showed physical affection towards each other; and when they did, my dad was always the one who initiated it. It was as though they had sex 3 times to have me and my sisters and that was it.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Motivation
3 Asian Stereotype Parenting Practices That I’m Not Following
Asian parent stories bring a bittersweet memory to me. When I read or hear about Asian stereotypes, I get this burning urge to talk about them. It’s like this weird gut feeling that just makes me want to stir shit up.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Families
- Top Story - March 2022
7 Millennial Stereotypes That Aren’t True For Those With Immigrant ParentsTop Story - March 2022
“It’s because they’re Millennials” I was born in the year of the Chernobyl disaster. For those who don’t know a lick of history, it’s 1986. I’m a Millennial, and I’m proud to be part of an often misunderstood generation.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Humans
3 Misconceptions That Discouraged Me From Becoming a Freelance Writer
It's been two months since I started my freelance side gig, and I've made over $3500 from multiple sources of income. I still cannot believe I'm doing this because not that long ago, I didn't want to be a freelance writer.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Motivation
How One Missed Call Reminded Me To Appreciate My Family More
It's a Wednesday afternoon. I just finished drafting up an article when my son woke up crying from his nap. I carry him downstairs and we start our mother and son dance party. He's 1 so it's more like I dance and he wanders around the carpet while I try not to step on him.
By Katharine Chan2 years ago in Families