Mother's Wisdom: Beauty vs. Life

Mother's Wisdom: Beauty vs. Life

Update: 2026-01-02
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Australian writer Michelle Law shares her journey of embracing practicality over trends, influenced by her mothers Cantonese idiom: you want beauty, you do not want life. From her rebellious teen years to her current role as a practical parent, Laws story is a testament to the power of prioritizing safety and comfort.

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Mother's Wisdom: Beauty vs. Life

Mother's Wisdom: Beauty vs. Life