This is part 2 of my story of my mother, Setsuko Yayoshi Rowlands. Our story continues from Episode 8 (part 1) of this incredible journey for my mom. She was constantly re-inventing herself to survive in each unique life situation she found herself in. In this case, her story continues as she grapples with a gay daughter newly out to her and a terminal illness that would eventually require a many hours of in-home care. How Mom and I came to know each other and came to finally accept and love each other is the miracle of this story. Have a listen! Best 20 minutes of your life today!

Welcome to our podcast, so damn interesting where you will find authentic and unfiltered interviews and stories. I'm Tio E your host and I'm a half-Japanese, queer, bipolar Jesus follower. All that gives me an interesting perspective on life. In this episode, we follow my mom's journey from a young girl in Niigata Japan, to her years during the war and moving to America. We will see how she recreated her life in many different situations so she could simply survive. And then her move to Arkansas to live with me, a queer daughter who wasn't out to her yet. All of these last changes at the age of 80. It's a remarkable story and it continues in Episode 9 so you'll have to be sure to join us for that. Join us on her journey! You're gonna love it!

This is the so damn interesting podcast and I am your host, Tio E. I bring you authentic and interesting stories, interviews, opinion pieces and creative writing every month or so. Things that are, well, so damn interesting! I'm a half Japanese, bipolar, queer, jesus follower and all of that adds up to a pretty unique perspective on life. This episode is a continuation from Episode 6 which was the journey of my christian beliefs from evangelical fundamentalist believer to one of a more expansive and inclusive God. In this episode I go into how being a queer person in 2008 changes my perspective. How I began to live fully into my faith as a queer Christian. And it sure is so damn interesting. Please join me! I think you'll be glad you did.