What a beautifully written piece. I cannot say I understand how it feels to be afraid of revealing my heritage but I do understand its absence. My parents moved away from home and did not practice many of the traditions they grew up with, aside from food. My brother began school in a bilingual class but struggled because the language was not spoken at home. Because of this my parents didn't even let me try to learn the language. My cousins who lived close to my Baba would learn cooking, dance, and culture. I was envious that they had those experiences and ties to our heritage. I feel like I am missing so much and have nothing to pass down to my children. -Aimee