Four Books. One Woman.

On marriage, motherhood, sex, family, food, airports and the impossible work of holding a house.

The sword they carry

I didn’t just birth daughters. I birthed flames. They won’t leave my house empty-handed. They will leave carrying the sword I placed.

By Lai Yin 麗賢

Published: August 31, 2025, 11:45 am

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 9:08 am