Gun Violence
As the days went on I realized how short life could be so my cousins and I decided to do a song in their honor.
Family
Dealing With Divorce
When my parents divorced I realized many families have experienced what we have experienced.
Dealing With Depression Without Family Support
In my Filipino side of my family is taboo to talk about feeling sad, so I learned to hide my…
Dance is More Than a Hobby
Raised with the values and morals of a Trinidadian, I soon began to find an interest in my own culture.
Discovering the Generational Tech Divide
I always found that I was teaching my mom how to use technology and I wanted to explore that issue.
Coming To America
People hear my accent and ask — “Where are you from?” “What is it like to move to America?” These are complicated questions.When you move from Moscow to Atlanta, every part of life is different.
Understanding Why My Family Ignores Mental Health
When I was unable to shake off my sadness, my family would say, “You’re not being grateful for what you have. Look around you.” Sure, I was physically fine, but I felt mentally and emotionally unstable.
Appreciation to My Mother
I can only emphasize on how important it is to value and appreciate your parents.
The Gunshot That Changed Me
I was eight years old, asleep in the top bunk of my bed, when I heard guys yelling outside my house. Then pop-pop-pop, and a bullet came smashing through my window landing in the wall just inches above my head.