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For most of my life, I never had the language to describe what I was going through, especially growing up in Vietnam, where mental health was rarely, if ever, acknowledged, and where terms like ADHD, autism, depression, or anxiety were virtually nonexistent in everyday conversation; if a child couldn’t sit still, was easily distracted, or…
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I was listening to a podcast today, one featuring a Stanford professor, someone clearly intelligent, well published, and widely respected. She’s done amazing work in her field, and I’m not here to question her accomplishments. But what caught my attention, and honestly made me deeply uncomfortable, was how often she repeated the phrase “I’m trying to…
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Random thoughts on a Tuesday Sometimes I find myself wondering what if aliens really did visit Earth? Not to invade or save us, but just to observe. Like cosmic tourists or curious researchers. What would they think of us? What would they tell their people back home? Maybe their report would begin like this: “Earth…
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Just returned from a summer trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and I wanted to share a full recap of my experience both the good and the not-so-good. First Stop: Las Vegas – A Love-Hate Experience Our trip started in Las Vegas, where we stayed at a resort. The resort itself was actually really…
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When I was little, adulthood looked like a dream. I imagined grown-ups were always confident, calm, and knew exactly what to do in every situation. They got to eat whatever they wanted, go wherever they pleased, and didn’t have anyone telling them “no.” In my eyes, adults had made it. Life looked simple, exciting, and…
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I didn’t know you could book a plane ticket online. So when it was time to fly to the U.S., I went through a travel agent who charged me $1,600 for a one-way ticket. Later, I realized I could’ve saved hundreds of dollars by booking online myself.So here’s what I wish someone told me, not just…
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When I first came to the U.S. at 16, I didn’t know much about the education system here. So when it was time to apply for college, I just looked at school names and locations, thinking they were all kind of the same. Spoiler: they’re not. Every university in the U.S. has its own focus, and choosing…
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I’ve always loved talking to people and hearing their stories. These days, between work, family, and limited weekend hours, I don’t have the chance to meet new people like I used to. But my curiosity hasn’t gone anywhere. So if you have a little free time, I’d love for you to share your story in…
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Since he left, the world hasn’t changed, but everything feels different. I still have the same job. I still wake up to the same routine, drive the same route to work, and return to the same house, to the same family. My schedule hasn’t shifted one bit. And yet, every moment feels offbeat, like I’m…
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Last week, two of my colleagues were laid off with very short notice. It was heartbreaking. We had grown close, shared laughter and long workdays, and supported one another through challenges. They had been with the company longer than I had, and in many ways, they helped shape the team I was lucky to join.…