Category: My Elders

• 🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

  Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.

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  November 30, 2025

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  #SimplyFlava #WomenWhoSpokeUp #AikoHerzigYoshinaga #JapaneseAmericanHistory #RedressMovement #QuietStrength #TruthTeller #SeasonedSoulZ #LadyFlava #JapaneseHeritage #AsianAmericanWomen #CommunityHeali, Community, Lady Flava, Lady Flava Chronicles, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Reflection, Seasoned SoulZ

• Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy

  Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…

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  September 13, 2025

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  #LadyFlavaReflections #ThankYouMommyAndDaddy #FamilyLegacy #SeasonedSouls #SunflowerSoul #LifeLessons #ParentalLove #GratitudeInAction #SimplyFlava #FlavaStyle, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, Lady Flava’s Thoughts, My Family, My Parents, Sharing My Thoughts, Thinking Outloud

• When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade?Life|65|

  🌻 When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade? When I was growing up, respecting your elders was not a choice—it was a responsibility. I understood it was my role to honor those who came before me. Whether it was my parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties, or even adults in the community, I knew how to carry…

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  September 8, 2025

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  #LadyFlavaNews #SimplyFlava #FamilyHeritage #RespectElders #GenerationalWisdom #FlavaWellness #SeasonedSouls #StorytellingWithFlava #FamilyLegacy #HonoringOurRoots, Lady Flava, Lady Flava News, My Elders, My Family, My Family History, My Mentors

• H&W|Hey… We Tried: A Day in the Life of Real Healthcare

  Hey… We Tried: A Day in the Life of Real Healthcare By Lady Flava Some days at work flow smoothly. Others? They spin like a record on the wrong speed—and somehow, you just keep dancing with it. Today was one of those days. It started with one patient. One appointment. One family visiting from out…

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  July 31, 2025

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  #LadyFlavaWellness #CompassionInChaos #HealthcareWithHeart #FrontDeskStories #BehindTheScenesCare #RealTalkHealthcare #WeTriedWithLove #ServiceAndSoul #PatientAdvocateLife #PhoneRoomPeacekeeper #Leopa

• 65|The Koshi Name Means Something: Raised by Quiet Strength

  The Koshi Name Means Something: Raised by Quiet Strength By Susan Koshi | Lady Flava Wellness I was raised by people who believed in quiet strength. My father, Rev. Peter T. Koshi, didn’t have to speak loudly to be respected. His presence carried weight, his expectations were clear, and his words—when he chose to speak…

  Lady Flava News

  July 28, 2025

  60+, 65 and Counting, family, Family Name, Flava’s thoughts…, German Mother, Honor Yourself, Honoring Myself, Japanese Father, My Elders, My Family, My Heritage, My Life, My Story

  #TheKoshiNameMeansSomething #LegacyOfLove #JapaneseHeritage #QuietStrength #FamilyPride #RaisedRight #RootedInRespect #DignityInSilence #ElderWisdom #CulturalGrace #IAmWhoIAm #IdentityWithoutLabels #W