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Directionally Challenged
The Truth Behind a Mother’s Lies with Carmen Rita Wong
Oct 23, 2023
Journalist and author Carmen Rita Wong discusses her personal memoir, revealing the truth behind her complicated relationship with her parents. She reflects on the impact of her mother's mistakes on her own parenting and finding forgiveness. Wong shares her journey of discovering her biological father's lies and the challenges of navigating a new culture. She also explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the healing power of writing.
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- Discovering a big secret about her identity prompted Carmen Rita Wong to question her mother's choice to live a dishonest life.
- Carmen emphasizes the importance of finding one's own identity separate from the expectations and narratives imposed by family.
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Discovering a Big Secret
Carmen Rita Wong shares the story of discovering a big secret about her identity at the age of 31. Raised in a web of lies, Carmen's mother had the opportunity to tell her the truth before her passing, but instead, she told another fabricated story about Carmen's father. It was only through DNA testing that Carmen learned the truth. The experience prompted her to question why her mother had chosen to live such a dishonest life and explore the role that her family played in perpetuating the lie.
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