My parents just called me to tell me that they finished reading my novel and said that they loved it and are proud of the work I've done, and as an Asian immigrant child, the fact that I got them to say this after having fought for years over my writing career feels like a massive achievement.
Ya, I'm familiar with the Asian culture and family structure, so this is a huge win for you. Congratulations!
Congratulations
Congrats for persevering and getting the acceptance & praise you deserve!
Your parents are lying.
outstanding work :)
FANTASTIC 👏👏🎉
TT__TT achievement unlocked: parental acceptance and pride over your hard-fought personal decisions
That’s wonderful news, congratulations!!
Congratulations first for acting on the need to share a vision of life with others and second to receive acknowledgement and appreciation from those who rented brain space in your writing struggles. It must be such a gentle salve for bruised feelings.
Congratulations.
Congrats Jinwoo!
Really special! Such a wonderful achievement and so great that you believe in yourself! That is your superpower, i think!!!!!
Looks like a book I would enjoy.
Congrats on raising mature parents!
Because it is. Good job 👍👍👍
👏👏👏👏 good for you. It's really special for them to accept your gift.
You earned it. Enjoy❤️. Aloha
Wonderful!!
Nice one!
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I love this for you! 🙏☸️
This is wonderful. I am happy for you.
What is the title of your book?
Oxford Soju Club!
Both your asian parents complimented your work???? That's like seeing a unicorn and a carebear in one day!! Congratulations!!! The most i ever got from my mom was . . . nothing! She continues to be silent regarding my success, which is her way of giving me her appoval!
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Don’t think I could ever achieve this. Many congrats!!
Big congrats!
It is, they've finally accepted that you're never going to be a doctor.
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Awesome! #Librarystaff
When it comes from your parents, that is the achievement!! Unlike our Prez who is still trying to please his parents unresolved childhood issues with goals he will never or can ever achieve... Sometimes you just have to pity the fool!!
Congrats! It's a great feeling getting the approval from those you love
My version of this was hearing my bootstrap dad say "if I did everything exactly as I did to get where I am, but had to do it in your timeline, I know I wouldn't have it"
My poor father used to tell me "get training" because his life was transformed through government offered training. Took him a long time to realise no one my age has those opportunities anymore.
Massive indeed. Congratulations! Can't wait to read your book.
Congratulations to you—and to them! Well done, all!
Still haven't gotten Mom to read The Soul Gene. Everything is not for everybody.
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Congratulations for following your dream! It’s not always easy, correction, it’s bloody hard, but this is why you were put on this earth. Thank you for giving your writing to the rest of us.
Congratulations! That must feel Amazing to hear what you already know, your parents are so Proud of you
Congratulations 🎊
Kudos to you for tenacity and your parents for you!
Because, it is, it just is.
Congratulations
Congratulations!!! Genuinely a monumental life achievement
Congrats. You're lucky. Not all writers have had that affirmation.
Amazing! So happy for you!
You don’t need anyone to be proud of you as long as long as YOU are proud of you, but that’s still awesome. I’m glad you got to experience that feeling of pride for yourself and from your parents 💚
Proud parents ftw
Congratulations!!!
How wonderful for them. And what a great accomplishment for you and them.
Amazing stuff, that must be so meaningful to you and makes me smile 😊
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Congratulations!! 🎊🎉
That IS a massive achievement. You can best serve your parents and other family by being successful at what you do.
You have arrived.
This is parade worthy!
Next question is: How do you know they are not just blowing smoke up your skirt?
I mean I'll take what I can get
Love this for you! 🎉
Congratulations! 🥳
YOU are blessed ... the only words spoken to me after an honorable achievement were ... how much are they going to pay you ... ?
Very happy for you. We never outgrow our need for parental approval ... unfortunately.
Congratulations! Rumour has it that Asian parents are only second to German parents for not ever praising their children’s achievements. That’s what I heard anyway.
I feel you, my friend!! I also can imagine how proud your parents are to make this call to you!
Congrats to you!!! Writing a novel is an amazing accomplishment!!!
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Congratulations. I am a retired professor. Years ago I had an Asian student in my class who was an excellent writer and wanted to embark on a writing career but her parents did not approve. I read your post and thought of her. I hope she is happy like you are.
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Wow that hits home. Also the child of Asian immigrants. Until you can show that your 'hobby' can make you money its all a meaningless distraction and you should stop indulging in childish things and get a real job.🤬
I’m so proud of you! May your cup continue to overflow with more abundance of love, strength, happiness, protect & opportunities. You deserve it! Don’t stop and don’t change who you are and what your calling is. God continues to give his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers Keep fighting(:
Congratulations
If they didn't apologise for their shitty behaviour though you are still just living to validate their needs rather than your own....