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Americankimchi

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2020.03.13 05:36

Growing up as half-Korean/half-White in a non-diverse area meant

being teased and mocked, leading me to become ashamed of my Asian background. Since I’ve grown older, I’ve begun to appreciate my heritage. In Highschool for 2 years, I studied abroad in South Korea (my mother’s native country). It was the best periodO of my life. The culture felt familiar as a result of the lifestyle I grew up in. However, I was still an obvious foreigner. I remember that before leaving America, someone had told me that I’ll “finally be surrounded by people who look like you.” In actuality, as Korea is an extremely homogenous country, most natives simply saw me as full White. This was interesting — I’d never been “White-passing.” I realized that in America, I’m Asian; in Asia, I’m White. Being mixed and never fully feeling that you’re accepted or “enough” of one race or the other, and experiencing somewhat of an ‘identity crisis’ as different people see you differently can be hard. I’ve been told, “You’re not White.” Likewise, I’ve been told, “You’re not Korean.” Well...Joke’s on you; I’m equally both, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
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  • 喜欢吃西红柿的我 2020.03.13 05:47

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    No matter what people say about your identity ,just be yourself.😄
  • Joshua 2020.03.13 05:48

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    It might be hard for you to struggle with your identity. You feel like you are not fully accepted as an Asian or American. But it seems okay now. Long journey to seek your identity was settled down. Just be yourself.
  • Miya 2020.03.13 05:49

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    Whatever,you’re yourself
  • eunyoung 2020.03.13 05:50

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    운이 좋다고 생각하세요 아니면 속 편하게 얼마나 좋아요 님 자신한테는 남들이 경험하지 않은걸 하잖아요 반은 아시안으로 살 수 있고 또 다른 반은 화이트 백인 으로 살 수 있잖아요..뭐 다른 이들은 편견을 가질 수 있는데 또 다른 이는 정말 놀라운 경험일거 같아요..좀 기분 안 좋은건 디따 평범한 이들이 자기 잘났다고 님을 좀 괴롭힐때 ...뭐 것 만 빼면 나름 좋은 경험 일거 같내요
  • jennie 2020.03.13 05:58

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    thank you for sharing yours😊
  • behappy 2020.03.13 06:19

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    No matter what, you are yourself,your parents's lovely child.💪
  • RosG 2020.03.13 06:28

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    ...I'm glad to read you are confident and comfortable with yourself!!! Enjoy life and have fun!...
  • Angel 2020.03.13 06:59

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    You are yourself
  • Nayely Salazar 2020.03.13 10:01

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    😂✌ you are white Im kidding, it goes deep you know what are your origens or where you come from and thats what matter!
  • Gigi 2020.03.13 11:09

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    I get how you feel.

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