editor’s note

Dear Issue Five readers,

Welcome to an issue dedicated to mothers — here you’ll find stories woven from all perspectives, both nurturers and the nurtured. Whether it be memory-evoking Thịt Kho, collections of letters, post chemo-shopping, or frantic Googlers, we hope you find a story that resonates with you. Thank you to everyone who has made this issue possible. To our submitters, readers, and fellow journals — the incredible community that has fostered this magazine into what it is today. 

And thank you for reading, always. Please enjoy Issue Five, Mothers

Sincerely, 
Emily Pedroza 
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Hot Pot Magazine