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Oct. 7, 2025

A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children and community

A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children and community
A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children and community
Semicolon Spaces with Linda
A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children and community

In this episode, Linda Lee interviews Qiao Qing (QQ), a mother and founder of Little Warriors, a clothing brand for children with eczema and allergies. QQ shares her journey of motherhood, the challenges of finding personal pauses, and the impact of her children's health issues on her identity. She discusses the importance of community support, the struggle for self-advocacy, and the need for empathy in parenting. Throughout the conversation, QQ reflects on her evolving definition of success and her hopes for the future as she navigates the complexities of motherhood.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to QQ and Her Journey
  • 05:50 Navigating Eczema and Allergies: A Mother's Struggle
  • 11:30 Trust and Control: The Challenges of Caregiving
  • 17:10 Rediscovering QQ: Finding Personal Identity
  • 22:45 Advocacy and Community: Fighting for Change
  • 28:16 Finding Stability in Chaos: Mental Recovery
  • 33:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Interviews

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