
 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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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 A Story of Discovering a Father's Lies 
 02:39 • 3min 
 Navigating a New Culture and Confronting Racism 
 05:13 • 7min 
 Navigating Mother-Daughter Relationships and Personalized Labels 
 12:12 • 4min 
 The Realization that Parents are Human and the Impact of Discovering a Sibling's Identity 
 16:41 • 4min 
 Healing Through Writing 
 20:12 • 18min 
