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"They've been texting and calling me constantly after the shooting to check if I'm still ok."
- How are you feeling since the mass shooting at your school? - Thank you for asking. I'm ok… but I don't even know how to describe it,...


"I know very well what it's like to have no money… I never want us to experience that again."
- Do you like living in America? - Yeah, I find that it's a good fit for me... Would you like to come one day? - I do. I'm actually waiting for my paperwork to be done, hopefully I'll be able to come soon! - That's great! Are you going to be there for school? - Yes… but also, my dad's been living there while I live with my mom and my younger brother. We haven't got a chance to meet him again in 6 years… - Oh wow, are your parents still considered being together? - They are… w


"but they all shared one thing in common: the people"
- I guess following the war between Ukraine and Russia must have brought back a lot of emotions for you… Did you mention that you studied...


Vội.
Có câu “Hà Nội không vội được đâu” mà sao trong trường hợp của mình thì toàn ngược lại. Lần nào về nhà cũng thế: vội yêu, vội nhớ, vội...


"When I arrived in the US in 2014, I only had $5,000 with me."
- Have I ever told you why I could come to America? - I don’t think so, but I’m listening. - My family is actually very poor. When I...


"I was depressed for months at the beginning of last year…"
- I was depressed for months at the beginning of last year… You know, I don’t usually drink but during that time, I found myself drinking...


"...with H1-B visas, we only have a 60-day grace period..."
- When Covid happened, I was one of the first to be laid off, which was very tough as you can imagine. I'm glad that you're sharing your...


How to overcome job rejections?
I’m not sure who may need to hear this but I know my younger self did, so I’ll share it here. Some of you may be graduating soon or...
Are we neglecting the human side of layoffs?
I’ve been receiving personal calls and messages from students sharing their worries about entering the job market, work visa holders are...


"How do you define success for yourself?"
- Do you ever worry that your hard work won’t be paid off? - Why would I? Regardless of the outcome, I know it will add tremendous value...


Tết lại đến rồi
Thời gian trôi nhanh thật, vèo một cái lại sang cái tết mới. Ngày bé cứ đến tết là chỉ mong năm mới học hành thi cử đỗ đạt, chả biết mong...


"I’ve been finding it hard to connect with my children…"
- I’ve been enrolling in this healing class… - Wow… I’m sure there must be a reason why. Do you want to share it with me? - Yeah, so I’ve...


"whom do you think of when you write?"
- I wanted to journal too… - And what stopped you? - I think I was worried about whether what I write would be too niche for others… - So...


Holiday Issue(s) 2023: How to not feel depressed
No one knew behind those wandering eyes was a soul that felt lost. Depressed. Starring at the camera, you longed to be seen—not the kind...


Charleston is for relationship lessons.
- What’s the dating scene like in New York? - Haha I don’t know how to answer that question. What’s the dating scene like in Cleveland? -...


I left my heart in Georgia
- Are you also an artist? - Me? Haha no I’m not… but thank you, I do love arts though. I enjoy creating and marveling at beautiful...


Share your story
- I love your story. I almost cried when I listened to it. Weren’t you scared? - I was. Very. But that’s why it’s important that we know...


If I have a son
If I have a son, I will tell him that a strong man shows emotions. Vulnerability and the ability to communicate one’s feelings are keys...


Women's rights are human rights.
I’m always in awe of how it comes so naturally for women to compartmentalize our mentality when facing inequality and injustice as if we...


How to be the archer of our lives?
Get ready: I hope you practice preparation first and foremost. Know what you need and set the intention for what you’re going to do. Cut...


29 (and the power of endings)
- How old are you turning now? - Twenty-nine - Wow… so next year will be a big one! It’s quite a common response when I share with others...


A trip to Montauk.
- Where are you from? - Ukraine. - Wow. How are you doing? And your family? - Don’t really want to talk about it. - That’s absolutely...


How to (truly) express yourself?
If you’re an introvert or somewhat introverted, you may find it uneasy to express yourself like me. We live in our heads so comfortably...


Insecurity.
Embrace all of your insecurities and channel them into your force to grow.
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