Posted in about AAWOL, tagged leadership, motherhood, seasons of life on October 4, 2017| 1 Comment »
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By Joy Wong
I’m currently a full-time stay-at-home mom with a 4-year-old, 2-year-old, and another baby on the way. Most days I’m barely getting through the day, just trying to keep everyone fed, clothed, and my toddler diapered. If I can keep everyone bathed, that’s a bonus.
Because of this, my vocational goals in recent years involving ordination and getting certified as a spiritual director have been shelved — which I’m ok with. (more…)
Posted in about AAWOL, reflections, tagged solidarity on December 20, 2011| 3 Comments »
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By Joy Wong
Can you believe it?! This is indeed our 100th post since this blog was first started in September 2007, three years after AAWOL began as a handful of Asian American women leaders who knew they needed each other for support. This blog began as an effort to reach beyond our immediate circle to offer something that had helped us immensely: the sharing of our stories. Through sharing and hearing each other’s stories, we found understanding, compassion, wisdom, and hope in facing our struggles. Also, through our relationships and solidarity with one another, we found courage and strength, knowing that we are not alone, as we once thought we were. (more…)
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