- The Moth Story: Betrayal
When I was little, we were trained to keep our family mystery a serious secret. We learned and practiced changing the topic of discussion when people would ask us about our mom. We learned how to not tell the truth, and avoid telling a lie at the same time. So even after three decades, most… - The Moth Story: Ambition
Ever since my teenage years when I started writing in my journal, I dreamed about becoming a famous and world-renowned writer. I would write in my journal three or four times a week about my feelings, daily activities, my beliefs, and future plans. Some nights I would write 10 pages. I would re-read my own… - The Moth Story: Delusion
When does your calendar start? Monday? Probably. Mine starts on Monday these days. A couple years ago, when I worked at a restaurant and ran my own organization, my calendar started on Wednesday, which was the start day of our work calendar. Back in my childhood, when I was in grades 1-5, I had two… - Brief Workshop for Pre-School Teachers
(Designed for Arlington Public Schools) Effect of Parental Incarceration on Children This workshop was designed to address the needs of Arlington Public Schools in helping their pre-school teachers to understand the effects of parental incarceration on children so they can support these families as children are prepared to attend school. However, this program could also… - Reuniting doesn’t Start from Returning Day
The night my mom came home after five years in prison, I watched her from a safe and long distance, while siting close to my father. I told myself, “There is no window between us, there is no soldier watching us, there is no time limit. That’s scary.” For 1,825 nights, I was waiting for…
COIPI envisions the children of incarcerated parents reaching their highest level of development, free from the burden of parental absence.
