As with many children of Asian immigrants, I am often at odds with the culture and heritage that I was exposed to on a daily basis due to being primarily raised by my mother. Although my mother, who emigrated from Vietnam to America, was always insistent that I "[knew] where [I'm] from" and that I must "not bring shame to the family." In Asian cultures there are many long-standing social constructs that are still perpetuated despite the world changing around them. One of those social constructs is, unfortunately, the normalized disdain for homosexuality. Sadly, for me, my mother is a huge proponent against the acceptance of homosexual individuals.
It was January of 2014; on the 17th to be precise. Actually, to be more precise it was a Friday.
It was January of 2014; on the 17th to be precise. Actually, to be more precise it was a Friday.