The Filipino American Woman Project

Sometimes, saying one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.
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Welcome to TFAW Letters, the Summer Edition, from The Filipino American Woman Project. Your host, Jen Amos, returns to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. www.tfawletters.com

  1. 1d ago

    199: I Am Not Your Emergency Contact — By Emmy

    Who have you treated like an emergency contact, but can’t anymore? Sorry, Emmy can’t make it to the phone right now. But if you leave a very detailed, mutually beneficial message, she will get back to you at her convenience. But rest assured, it’ll be worth the wait. If you’ve ever been afraid to set boundaries with loved ones, this letter is for you. Letter 199 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  2. Aug 28

    198: The Math Checks Out, We’re Perfect for Each Other — By Mic

    Who is that one person you could absolutely see a future with, and yet still say no? Mic writes to Ian, a dear friend who’s been part of her friend group since middle school, after he unexpectedly asks her out on a date. She thinks through everything that makes him the obvious choice: their blended community of Filipino family and friends, her parents’ unsolicited approval, the ease, and the entire future she can already picture in vivid detail. It just makes sense. But why can’t she say yes? If you struggle to move past the friend zone with a childhood friend, this letter is for you. Letter 198 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 21

    197: I Can Be Liked Without Being Needed — By Dani

    Who do you dare to be outside of people needing you? Dani has finally accomplished the impossible: making friends who don’t need saving. It should feel like winning. But after one ordinary dance class, she experiences uncomfortable feelings as a regular member she’s grown to like starts hanging out with the new girl. She navigates her feelings as she searches for new leggings on the clearance rack. If you’re no longer saving your friends and you feel weird about it, this letter is for you. Letter 197 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  4. Aug 14

    196: I'll see you at home soon. — By Mamma Maria

    Who do you love without question, and can’t wait to welcome home, no matter how long it’s been? Mamma Maria replies to her daughter Ren (Episode 187) with pride and adoration, and reminds Ren to check her messages to stay up to date with her life. She can’t wait for her daughter to return home so they can be the dynamic duo once again. If your daughter is your best friend, this letter is for you. Letter 196 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  5. Jul 24

    195: Saying 'I Love You' Doesn't Fix Anything — By Wanda

    What do you really mean when you say “I love you”? In this letter, Wanda (aka “Woke Woe”) replies to Nance (Episode 193). She acknowledges their fast friendship, activism, and the busyness that ultimately took Nance away, leaving Wanda with many unanswered questions. If someone saying ‘I love you’ still left you feeling unloved, this letter is for you. Letter 195 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  6. Jul 17

    194: I Don't Miss You, But I Hope You're Doing Well — By Sofie's Ate

    When’s the last time you blew up on your family — and was it really about them? In this letter, an older sister writes to Sofie, her younger sister. Despite the older sister being raised to raise Sofie, they were often mistaken for twins growing up because of how much they enjoyed being sisters. Even as their paths diverged — different colleges, different cities, and a decade apart — they still felt fondly about each other. At least, that’s what the older sister thought. When Sofie returns home, the older sister begins to see who her younger sister has become: a social justice warrior returning to save her oppressed mother. Soon enough, the older sister realizes who Sofie is saving their mother from. If you ever grappled with a family member coming home completely changed from childhood, this letter is for you. Letter 194 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  7. Jul 10

    193: I'm So Sorry I Just Got So Busy — By Nance

    Reflect on past relationships that have grown distant, and ask yourself: Did I play a role in this? In this letter, Nance writes to Wanda, the loud-and-proud president of a Filipino student organization who felt like the big sister she never had. Even though she was too nice to say no, Nance found purpose and belonging with Wanda and the organization's members. But when the activism began to feel more than she could keep up with or express, she did what she’s always done when things get overwhelming. If you ever got too busy to say what you really wanted to say, this letter is for you. Letter 193 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

  8. Jul 3

    192: You Don't Know Me Just Because I'm Filipino, Too — By Claire

    Who was the last Filipino person you were excited to meet — and did you ever stop to wonder if they wanted to connect that way? Claire’s new friend invites her to a dinner party, a refreshing change from the Filipino parties she’s used to. That is, until she meets Marco. The moment he finds out she’s Filipino too, the evening takes a sharp turn toward assumptions, unsolicited opinions, and questions she didn’t anticipate having to answer. Claire thinks very carefully about her response the next time her friend invites her to another party. If you’ve ever felt stereotyped by another Filipino, this one’s for you. Letter 192 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tfawletters.com/subscribe

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Welcome to TFAW Letters, the Summer Edition, from The Filipino American Woman Project. Your host, Jen Amos, returns to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. www.tfawletters.com

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  • Creator
    Sometimes, saying one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jen Amos
  • Show Website
    The Filipino American Woman Project

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