In her latest podcast episode, Megan Markle opens up about her childhood experiences, shedding light on her exposure to diversity and the Asian culture.

She fondly reminisces about exploring Little Tokyo and relaxing at a Korean Spa in LA with her mother.

However, it seems that one particular story about the Korean Spa might not be entirely true.

According to a source close to Megan, she may have borrowed the story from an episode of the Netflix series Big Mouth.

Another revelation that has sparked controversy is the absence of Megan’s mother, Doria, from her life for a decade.

This claim is made in Tom Bauer’s book, which delves into Megan’s family dynamics.

According to the book, Doria Ragland was not present in Megan’s life until she was in her mid-teens, contradicting the image of an unproblematic and laid-back grandmother that some critics try to portray.

Bauer describes Doria as a shady and cunning individual who had little interest in her own children or stepchildren.

Bauer’s book paints a picture of Doria as a 24-year-old bride who was not ready for the responsibilities of marriage or motherhood.

She seemed to show some affection towards Thomas Jr, but her care for Samantha and Megan was minimal.

Instead, Doria focused on her own pursuits, including drug-taking with friends, engaging in s**ual adventures with other men, and assisting a friend with an illegal marijuana farm and business.

She dabbled in various ventures but relied on Thomas to support the family financially.

The domestic environment within the family was far from harmonious.

Thomas worked long hours while Doria indulged in partying and neglected the three children.

If it weren’t for Thomas’s adoration of Megan, she would have received the same neglect as Samantha and Thomas Jr. After their divorce, Doria and Megan lived with Megan’s maternal grandmother, Jaunette, who took on the majority of the child-rearing responsibilities while Doria continued her usual pattern of behavior.

After two years, Doria handed custody of Megan back to Thomas, with the condition that he would take care of her.

Throughout Megan’s teenage years and into her twenties, Doria remained in the background, showing little interest in being an actively involved parent.

This information comes from Thomas Markle Sr., Megan’s father, who shared it before his stroke.

It is clear that Doria’s presence in Megan’s life was limited, leaving her feeling neglected and unsupported.

In her podcast, Megan expresses her frustration with the way pop culture perpetuates certain stereotypes about women of Asian descent.

She specifically mentions a portrayal of a Vietnamese s** worker in an 80s film, claiming that it has seeped into pop culture and persisted over the years.

Megan even goes as far as repeating the offensive lines “me so horny” and “me love you long time.”

She further highlights the Atlanta massage parlor shootings in 2021 as an example of fetishization and racial motivation against Asians.

While Megan and some others suggest that the shooter’s actions were motivated by a fetish for Asian women, it is important to note that Captain Jay Barker of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office stated at a press conference that the shooter claimed it was not racially motivated.

Megan’s perspective seems to be influenced by her own experiences and perceptions.

Interestingly, Megan interviews comedian Margaret Cho on her podcast, discussing archetypes.

Cho shares her own experience of body shaming at a Korean spa in 2013 due to her tattoos.