IDareU2FeelRadio. "I love you, but I have to say goodbye".
As I prepare to leave New York temporarily for the next chapter of my life, I wanted to create a ritual that honors the people and places that have shaped me. Saying goodbye has always been difficult for me, but this project is an attempt to face that challenge head-on, to embrace the beauty and pain that comes with transition. As part of the Chinese diaspora, I've constantly navigated belonging, and this farewell carries both grief and love-a testament to the connections I've built. Through collaborative portraits, I've invited friends and family to visualize their future selves and write affirmations for our collective future. These wisdoms feel like an anchor in uncertain times. By facing the act of saying goodbye through these shared, intimate moments, I've come to realize that perhaps it isn't as scary as it seems. Grief is part of love's cycle, and this project has allowed me to embrace that.
