Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023 and Normalcy

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Well, we’re heading to 2023. This year has been a good one, with things getting back to normal. Still, though, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve dined indoors. Something along the lines of five, and… Continue Reading

Episode 5: Diversity and Identity Craziness

Let’s put it this way, the way diversity and inclusion is stressed these days is, well, quite frankly, stressful.  The constant discussion in media is probably one of the reasons why so many of us are seeing therapists – especially… Continue Reading

Episode 1: On Being a Child of Immigrants

Cynthia Talks Life has HIT THE PODCAST WORLD! You can listen below or wherever you find podcasts, including Spotify, Anchor Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Our first episode is sort of an introduction to, well, me and how I… Continue Reading

Anxiety, Stress and ‘Identity Politics’

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All the talk about identity and inclusion is causing me stress and is also making me anxious. These days, I’m not even sure what I’m allowed or not allowed to say. And it seems that everything and anything can make… Continue Reading