The Wall Street Journal just published my article titled “Mom, If Only You Could Have Known the Expat I’ve Become” (which was inspired by a blog post I ran earlier this year to coincide with Mother’s Day) on their Expat Blog.
Here’s an excerpt from the piece:
My heart aches as I stare down at my old Dr. Seuss Cat-in-the-Hat doll, now covered in splotches of mold. I chastise myself for burying it in the closet: How had I forgotten about the ferocious humidity of Hangzhou, the Chinese city I once called my home and whose climate ultimately claimed this most precious of childhood relics from my late mother. She never imagined this doll would follow me to China.
I was only 17 years old when she died of cancer. At the time, there was nothing to suggest I would end up in China, though China would eventually become a part of me, giving me a home, a career, and a husband.
Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal. And as always, if you love it, share it!
Great article Jocelyn, and awesome that you are featured on the WSJ! Kudos to you. 🙂
Thanks Judith!
Wow! I loved your writing style. I felt like shedding a tear or two when I was reading your article about your late mother. All the best to you.
Thank you Fred! 🙂
I liked the article for the “Throwback Thursday” style photo found inside! 😉 I love looking at old childhood photos, comparing the kid self with the adult self.
Ha ha, yeah, it is kind of Throwback Thursday, isn’t it? The picture is a fun one for sure. Brings back memories for me. 🙂
Well done, Jocelyn! (Also, sniff, sniff. You need the hanky warning.)
Thanks Autumn! LOL, love that…”the hanky warning” ;-)!
Congratulations again!
Powerful, thanks for sharing…