My Family in Twenty-Nine Sentences
Jessica L.
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This piece’s original topic was about my family, but I soon realized that I didn’t know much about them. In contrast to the close familial bonds Chinese families are expected to have, me and my immigrant parents are cut off from my extended family. Separated by more than 5000 miles and a time zone, I felt like an acquaintance more than kin. Thus, this piece was born from my honest personal experiences and emotions. I hope that it reflects the difficulties an immigrant child undergoes, and that it touches the hearts of others who may be in a similar position.
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Creativity is how humans express their imagination, and is an unconscious reflection of their thoughts, personality, and emotions. It is important to me, because it inspires and innovates a future that I want to see in reality.
