Social Worker Mom Ah-Min_365 Days Without Social Worker Dad_Hong Kong & Macau Limited Edition

Author: Social Worker Mom Ah-Min Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 368 ISBN: 978-988-8820-95-5 Publication Date: April 2024 [Synopsis] This is a collection of letters written by social worker mom Ah-Min to her late husband after his sudden passing. Social worker mom Ah-Min and social worker dad Ah-Chong dedicated many years to serving young people. They met as colleagues at a family service center in 2003, became a couple, and married in 2007. They welcomed their son, Tian-zai, in 2011, who has always been homeschooled and never attended mainstream school. In May 2021, Ah-Chong was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. After a year of treatment, he passed away in June 2022. Ah-Min compiled her letters to Ah-Chong into this book, hoping to bring healing to those who have walked a similar path. She also wishes to encourage couples to cherish each other, love one another deeply, and remember that nothing we have today is guaranteed. From the author’s preface: The evening of June 7, 2022 I watched social worker dad Ah-Chong take his last breath with my own eyes. It was the first time in my life I had witnessed someone die, and it was my beloved husband. Lymphoma took him from me forever. The pain is beyond words, beyond any description. The day after Ah-Chong died, I began to write what I needed to express, writing letters to him. Apart from writing, I couldn't think of a better way to release the pain within me. ...... June 7, 2023 It has been one year since Ah-Chong passed away. I don’t want to write letters to him anymore. If I continue, it will no longer be about releasing pain, but about keeping me on the edge of depression. This past year, tears have been my companion. Being able to accomplish the daily tasks was already exceeding expectations. Getting up each day, brushing my teeth and washing my face, taking care of Tian-zai, responsibly and diligently completing my work to earn enough to support my mother and son, continuing to help others and contribute to society, not wasting the remainder of my life— this has been my utmost effort. Doing all that I can do. I couldn't have done any better. I truly, truly have given all my strength. //The sun is alone too but still shines. // [Author Biography] Social worker mom Ah-Min and social worker dad Ah-Chong dedicated many years to serving young people. They met as colleagues at a family service center in 2003, became a couple, and married in 2007. They welcomed their son, Tian-zai, in 2011, who has always been homeschooled and never attended mainstream school. In May 2021, Ah-Chong was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. After a year of treatment, he passed away in June 2022. Ah-Min compiled her letters to Ah-Chong into this book, hoping to bring healing to those who have walked a similar path. She also wishes to encourage couples to cherish each other, love one another deeply, and remember that nothing we have today is guaranteed.