i had a beautiful chinese wedding... and absolutely hated it

from debrief · host Cece Xie

What is the perfect wedding? Who is the perfect bride, the perfect daughter? In this episode, I unpack the push-pull of wanting to honor my family's customs while also staying true to myself. Interludes include the meaning of marriage in the modern world, friendship, and navigating one's own identity amidst familial roles and expectations.VIDEO PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oqw49mbvB2YFULL ESSAY ON SUBSTACK: https://cecexie.substack.com/p/i-had-a-beautiful-chinese-wedding This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cecexie.substack.com/subscribe

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