Loss changes our relationship with our culture from "summary" of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Losing my mother to cancer changed everything. It altered the way I saw the world, the way I saw myself, and most significantly, the way I related to my Korean heritage. Suddenly, the culture that had once felt like a comforting embrace became a source of pain, a reminder of what I had lost. The foods that once brought me joy now served as a painful reminder of my mother's absence. The language that had once felt like a connection to my roots now felt like a barrier, a reminder of all the things left unsaid between us.
As I navigated my grief, I found myself grappling with my identity as a Korean American. I felt caught between two worlds, unable to fully belong to either. My mother had been the bridge between these worlds, the one who had helped me navigate the complexities of being a first-generation immigrant. Without her, I felt adrift, disconnected from both my Korean heritage and my American upbringing.
In the midst of my grief, I found solace in the familiar rituals of Korean culture. I sought comfort in the foods my mother had once made for m...
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