#ive never heard it from other wasians

[carduelism]

“Wasian Barbours” I chant into the mirror and behind me 2nd generation Japanese-American Mr Bana “Barbour “ appears behind me; refusal of treatment and shame of talking about mental health in the fear that he will be shamed, desire to blend in with white Americans (American Dream, nuclear family 🦅), and all.

‘Whitewashed’ Platt who prefers all American ideals and culture (especially family dynamics, to Mr Barbours dismay), Kitsey who got the conventionally attractive features of both parents and also is extremely disconnected from her Asian culture. Andy who has the less conventionally attractive features and is more Asian appearing than his siblings, who also is most in touch and willing to connect to his culture again. They’re there.

Idk, Mrs Barbour and baby Toddy are there too I guess