My own family members have diverse relationships with nature. Surprisingly, when I asked them about it, many said they felt no connection to the environment — a response that contrasted with my memories of harvesting fresh coconuts and picking wild blackberries alongside them. Why do generations of Asian Americans struggle to recognize these experiences?

我們並不是刻意地避免彼此促膝談心，只是我們能力上做不到。

As I got older and began to understand storms, I learned just how resilient the people around me are.