Happy pandemic Valentine’s :) I hope you all are safe and well.

This little box of chocolate covered memories, dreams and reflections comes out of my own life and our times. In the center, you will find some interesting themes of latency, and how racism affects the lives of children in often inchoate ways. Dedicated to all elementary school children, their parents and teachers, and all who treat the inner child. Written mostly as a letter to the girl whose heart I probably broke 44 years ago :( But who I remember to this day. A lot to unpack - particularly around how Asian Americans feel racism in early years, and how this and parental ideas affect relationships.

MOSF 16.1: Happy Valentine’s Day, Christine Crites of Nashville, Wherever and Whoever You Are - East Wind ezine

I also published this on Psychology Today:

Don’t Decry Cancel Culture—Decry Cultural Rigidity

Finally, here's a 3 minute video from December on Intimate Partner Violence during the pandemic. The risk factors of financial and emotional stress, isolation, alcohol, as well as Trump administration refusal to renew protection for women.

COVID Stressors Exacerbate Risk Factors for Domestic Violence, Homicide

Take care!

Ravi