From the archive: Foreign mothers, foreign tongues: ‘In another universe, she could have been my friend’

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2023: Having grown up in different cultures with different expectations, my mother and I have often clashed. But as my daughter grows older, I have come to see our relationship in a different light Written and read by Dina Nayeri. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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From the archive: Foreign mothers, foreign tongues: ‘In another universe, she could have been my friend’ is an episode from The Guardian's Audio Long Reads by The Guardian.

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This episode was published on Apr 15, 2026.

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