Have you come to accept that your unconditional love has limits? And if so, how do you love anyway?

For our 200th episode, Jen writes to her senior dog, Stuggi, after a late-night shriek jolts her awake. For the next 48 hours, she grapples with how to care for him as he paces around, night and day, afraid to lie down without hurting himself.

If you’re a dog parent who loves your fur baby with all your heart, this letter is for you.

Letter 200 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations…

…and this concludes our Summer Edition! Thanks for listening! ☀️

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Here’s a recap of our Summer Edition letters:

Who have you treated like an emergency contact, but can’t anymore?

Sorry, Emmy can’t make it to the phone right now. But if you leave a very detailed, mutually beneficial message, she will get back to you at her convenience. But rest assured, it’ll be worth the wait.

If you’ve ever been afraid to set boundaries with loved ones, this letter is for you.

Letter 199 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition.

Who is that one person you could absolutely see a future with, and yet still say no?

Mic writes to Ian, a dear friend who’s been part of her friend group since middle school, after he unexpectedly asks her out on a date. She thinks through everything that makes him the obvious choice: their blended community of Filipino family and friends, her parents’ unsolicited approval, the ease, and the entire future she can already picture in vivid detail. It just makes sense. But why can’t she say yes?

If you struggle to move past the friend zone with a childhood friend, this letter is for you.

Letter 198 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project’s letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our Summer Edition.