House of Sticks w/ Ly Ky Tran

Trigger Warning: Content will include topics on PTSD / intergenerational trauma

(S6, EP 6) Ly Ky Tran, Viet-American millennial based out of NYC, and author of her recently released memoir, "House of Sticks" joined me for this week's episode.  We talked back in late June as she was promoting her debut memoir.  We discussed about her parents' trauma from the Vietnam War and how it affected her relationship with them and her siblings growing up.  In the wake of the Atlanta shooting, Ly shared her own experiences with racism and misogyny violence working at her mom's nail salon.  Through her experience, she learned to deepen her connection and compassion with her family, and with herself.  Don't forget to grab a copy of "House of Sticks" available everywhere (check your local bookstore) after listening to this episode! 

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Bio: 

LY TRAN graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Creative Writing and Linguistics in 2014. She has received fellowships from MacDowell, Art Omi, and Yaddo. House of Sticks is her first book that was recently published late Spring 2021.  IG: @endingforadverbs

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This episode is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR).  RSR is a merchandise line that honors and celebrates the Cambodian diaspora identity and experience.  Feel free to check out their merchandise line and get yourself a t-shirt, hat, or other gifts.  Be sure to visit www.redscarfrevolution.com or their IG at red_scarf_revolution to learn more about their work(s).