I’ve been thinking a lot about where I am in life lately and what I really want for myself. The past few years have brought a lot of changes. I’m currently working part-time while focusing on my mental health and continuing to work on myself. Between my own struggles, my past experiences, and family issues,… Continue reading Redefining What a Good Life Looks Like
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Gratitude
I’m grateful to everyone who has been a part of my 1.5-generation journey and helped me along the way. To the classmates who invited me to sit at their lunch table when I was in seventh grade, thank you for making me feel welcome when I was still trying to figure out where I belonged.… Continue reading Gratitude
Reflections – Written in 2019
There have been multiple stages of identity shifts since I arrived in the U.S. with my family at age 12. Beginning Stage — Culture Shock (Ages 12–17)Disliked the language; didn’t feel like learning; didn’t feel like I belonged; became a loner; homesick. I remember hating this place so much. I remember thinking: I didn’t choose… Continue reading Reflections – Written in 2019
Gloomy Nights
For most of my life, I’ve tried to understand myself by looking at where I came from: Taiwan, the United States, the languages I speak, the cultures I grew up around, and the constant feeling of being somewhere in between. But identity isn’t the only thing I’ve had to learn to live with. There are… Continue reading Gloomy Nights
Year 2000, Leaving Taipei
I’d like to really understand everything that led me to become who I am today. I remember taking the airplane to America that day, full of excitement. At the airport, I saw my aunt and uncle for the first time in what felt like forever—though honestly, I couldn’t even remember how many years it had… Continue reading Year 2000, Leaving Taipei
