I am half Chinese/half Caucasian. When she’s angry (like if I make a mistake) she’ll start insulting the Chinese, terms too nasty to type here, or making fun of my mixed race, like a “mongrel”… at times like this I just ignore her, because I don’t want to fight, but it riles me up inside and stresses me out!! (Oh, and she is always saying ignorant things about other nationalities too… I don’t know why she’s so hateful..)
She is really nice, very helpful and takes daytime care of our three children. She speaks no english and is putting up with her caucasian son-in-law very well. I would like to express my appreciation for her help and participation in the well being of my family.
I was hoping for something which would be a momento not so much for the value as for the meaning. Some form of traditional or cultural object that is appreciated for the gesture.
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