REDDIT REACTS (Gone Wrong?!): The Love/Hate Relationship With Migrant Parents, Asian Expectations & Emotional Abuse | Ep. 74

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In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re back by popular demand for another Reddit Reacts! But once the mics turned on, things didn’t go quite to plan… (who’s cutting onions?)
We begin by reacting to stories from the “Not So Subtle Asian Parent Traits” Subreddit; from blurred boundaries, Asian love languages, financial expectations and more! However, what was meant to be a fun episode, quickly turned into group therapy, as a particular post hit a little too close to home.
This opened a vulnerable conversation, where the crew shared their experiences healing from family trauma, forgiving our parents’ mistakes and appreciating the challenges of the migrant journey.
Don’t forget your tissues, you’ll need them for this one!
Disclaimer:
This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse. Please listen with care and at your own discretion. If you are in need of support, please reach out to Lifeline: 13 11 14.
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Reddit Reacts Prompt Explanation (00:03:04)

3. #1 Asian Parents: Your Children Are Your Retirement Plan (00:03:43)

4. #2 Asian Parents: Demanding to Know Every Detail of Your Life / Lack of Boundaries (00:07:47)

5. #3 Asian Parents: Disliking Your Partner (00:09:47)

6. #4 Asian Mother’s Love + Strict Asian Dad (00:13:05)

7. #5 Asian Dad Showing Love Through Actions (00:16:19)

8. Kan’s School Pick Up Story + Where it All Goes Downhill (00:19:42)

9. Love/Hate Relationship with Asian Parents (00:23:03)

10. The L:A Crew’s Cherished Moments with their Parents (00:25:56)

11. #6 Not Being Able to Take Your Asian Parents Out to Eat (00:30:27)

12. #7 Is it Common for Your Asian Parents to Not Speak English? (00:33:37)

13. #8 Navigating Chaotic Asian Households + Practising Gratitude, Wanting a Sense of Belonging Growing Up (00:43:47)

14. #9 Asian Parent Study Expectations: Cheating on a Math Test (00:51:07)

15. Learnings from Our Parents (00:54:52)

16. Outro (00:56:23)