story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK “Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of fear is freedom.” – Marilyn Ferguson I was fine on the drive up and felt mostly OK […]
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Baby of Mine
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK As young as age 8, I was envisioning my future child—namely, a daughter. I remember having such love for her and a strong curiosity about her. It wasn’t the typical stuff like, “What […]
A Perpetual State of Searching
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK While genes alone aren’t the only building blocks to a person’s life narrative, they are a pretty good start, as they mark the beginnings to our story. Like so […]
Green Green Grass: What’s Wrong With You?
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK When I was young, I hated being different. Like most adolescent girls, struggling with identity and the awkwardness of puberty, I didn’t exactly exude confidence. I certainly never wanted to stand out, preferring instead to blend in with the crowd. […]
Take a Bite out of Child Hunger
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK Following my adoption from a South Korean orphanage, I remember my amazement at how much food was readily accessible in my new home […]
Kimchi Nostalgia
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK I think every one of us can immediately list foods that remind us of our childhood, the foods that give us comfort and […]
KoreAm Columnist’s Bike for Kam Raises Funds to Cure the Disabling HIBM Disease
Riding Through the Peaks and Valleys Story and Illustration by KAM REDLAWSK Imagine driving the 101 highway in the middle of desolate California farm country and seeing six young […]
Green Green Grass: It’s Like Riding a Bike
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK From birth we are meant to go through a series of milestones that exemplify growth, such as crawling, speaking, walking, running and riding a bike. […]
Infinite Seeker
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK While looking at the Detroit skyline from my tiny studio apartment, I made the impetuous decision to visit Korea. This would be my first time back in […]
Living Against Fear
story and illustration by KAM REDLAWSK Parents always say things like, “You’re one in a million!” In fact, I literally am. My name is Kam, and a warm welcome to all of […]
Support ‘Bike for Kam’
KoreAm readers were first introduced to Kam Redlawsk in November of 2008. A talented young designer, she was afflicted with a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle deterioration […]
