178: "I'm in the driver's seat now." — A Long-Time Listener Sharing Her Story for the First Time

If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:Who’s driving your story today?This letter is for the quiet, faithful listeners who never thought to share their story—until one letter changes everything.On her usual commute to work, a flashback surfaced—one that reminds the writer why she rarely speaks freely. The memory takes place in the backseat of a family van, when a cousin told her to shut up… and no one said anything.Now, decades later, with her hands on the wheel and her favorite podcast playing, she realizes something has changed:She’s the one driving. And she has something to say.If you’ve ever kept your thoughts to yourself because you were afraid of being reprimanded, this one’s for you.If you’re searching for resources on Filipino American history, then you are invited to join our FAHM Challenge! 💌For October, upgrade your subscription to TFAW PenPals — for FREE — to participate in our 31-Day Challenge to collect, share, and discuss Filipino American History resources with our online community.Already a Free Subscriber?Scroll down to the bottom of our latest email and select “Get Free Upgrade Now.”Note to first-time subscribersIf you don’t receive a welcome email, please check your SPAM folder and save [email protected] as a trusted contact.Already a TFAW PenPal?Join the Challenge now by clicking HERE. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe