My name is Wu Nanshan. I was born in 1966. For now, I cut hair for elders in the Garden Alley, under the Grand Bridge. Even though I'm not young anymore, in this film, everyone still calls me "Little Wu." My family used to run a business. We were wealthy, and I went to private school when I was a child. Unfortunately, the good times did not last. The Cultural Revolution started during the time when I was in elementary school and junior high school. My family went bankrupt, so

My surname is Yang. To provide better educational opportunities for my children, I chose to relocate to the United States with them. When we first immigrated, the main challenges stemmed from differences in daily habits. For instance, adapting from Chinese culinary traditions to American salads and cold dishes proved unexpectedly difficult. However, I firmly believe in respecting both cultures, ensuring our children never perceive their heritage as burdensome. We consciously

My name is Gemma, and I’ve been living in Hong Kong for 4 years now. I work with the same employer. I chose to come here because it’s close to the Philippines and offers higher pay compared to places like the Middle East. I have relatives in HK, so they told me about HK before I came. I think the culture and everything is similar to what I thought. We all have different faiths and beliefs, but it’s still the same as what I read about Hong Kongers. I’m Christian, and the relig

I’m currently in my second year of high school, and the academic pressure is overwhelming, especially since my academic ranking hasn’t met my expectations. I’ve noticed that even when I put in effort, I don’t see progress, which has made me increasingly lose confidence. Additionally, I struggle with interpersonal relationships. I feel like I don’t share common topics with my classmates, and social interactions often feel awkward, leaving me lonely. All of this has plunged me

My name is Min Lin (anonymous name). I graduated from Hongling Middle School in 2024 and then joined Bolun Vocational and Technical School to study “Food Safety and Inspection Technology.” The daily schedule in vocational high school is quite similar to that in middle school: morning reading starts at 8 a.m., classes end at 5:20 p.m., and evening study finishes at 9:15 p.m. The atmosphere is less competitive, and there is more time for self-management. I am participating in t

I am Dr. Christine Sartiaguda, Director of Clinical Counselling. Clinical Counselling is a mental health program that provides counseling services to students in school settings, including elementary, middle, and high schools. Students who come to counseling are suffering from mental health issues: depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, gang involvement, etc. Since high school, I started to be interested in psychotherapy, which is helping people with problems through talking and

My name is Jonny, and I am currently a sophomore at BU’s Business School, as well as an amateur rap songwriter. I initially got into rap simply because I enjoyed listening to it. The more I listened, the more I understood the differences between various music genres and found it increasingly interesting. Fortunately, I had some basic music theory knowledge, so I started to try making simple beats and filling them with lyrics, creating my own little songs. Although my skills w

When I was a kid, the village on our west side was hugely religious, specifically, believing in Jesus. I went there to hang out with friends, so I had some early exposure to Christianity. Later, in my twenties, when I was in Luoyang, a friend took me to church. I started occasionally listening to sermons, and gradually, I embraced Christianity. It felt terrific. Christianity emphasizes moral and ethical teachings, significantly impacting my outlook on life and values. It taug

I am a public security officer from Hunan province, and I am 43 years old. In 2015, a relative introduced me to this line of work. He encouraged me to “give it a try,” and since then, I’ve continued in this field. My first job was as a night-shift security officer at a factory. I worked 12-hour shifts, sleeping during the day and working through the night. It was a tough job. Over the past nine years, I’ve had to take breaks from work due to family responsibilities, often ret

My surname is Hou. I used to work as a chef and a driver for a few years, and I also worked part-time in TCM health care. When I was a child, I went to the village next to ours, where people there believed in God. I have had some impressions of Christianity since I was little. Later, when I was in my twenties in Luoyang, a brother took me to church and, occasionally, to hear sermons. Therefore, I gradually began to believe in Christianity.   Christianity focuses on the teachi

My name is Liang Qihao. I am 16 years old this year, born in Guangzhou, and currently studying at Guangzhou Mechanical and Electrical Technician College. I suffer from a condition called allergic dermatitis (Type R), which often leads to arthritic allergies. It causes itching and ulceration. When severe, it can spread, bleed, and become infected. Throughout my life, I have undergone countless treatments, but almost none of them have been effective. There was only one that cou

“My dream was just to eat enough and sleep well at the beginning” My name is Fang Yuhe, and I am a high school student in my third year. I was diagnosed with depression in 2024. Before the diagnosis, I always prioritized my studies, pushing myself to learn without considering my own psychological needs. I feel there is not much difference in my condition before and after taking medication; it feels like I am exhausting my physical health every day. I don’t have dreams. I have

It was really hard to get jobs in the Philippines. I was a secondary teacher, and I taught English. But I don’t teach anymore. There's a lot of paperwork for a teacher in the Philippines, and there is still a lot of work after business hours. Usually, you work for twelve business hours, and then you go back home. But you still have to work, because you need to prepare for the classes. There were a lot of teachers that were stressed from their work. So I prefer my current job

Essentially, subculture is a subdivision of mainstream culture; it may also be called non-mainstream culture. Back in 2021, when I was a student in high school, my classmate once told me, "Hey, look at this subculture style, I think you could try it, it’s so cool! " I took notice of that word for the first time and was really curiosu about it. So, I went online to research this type of style and related materials. Afterward, I began experimenting once, twice, and then more.  

Nowadays, society's dependence on technology makes it necessary to use cell phones everywhere in life. Although the original intention is to make our lives more convenient, it still brings me a lot of trouble. I have a bad memory, so I often take out my mobile phone and realize that there is no battery. Sometimes, when there are many things to download for daily tasks, I don't know which software to choose and often click on some advertisements by mistake, all of which causes

I am a stay-at-home mother in Suzhou. My husband is an executive in a state-owned enterprise, and I have two daughters, the elder one is a senior in high school, and the younger one is a junior in high school. I spent most of my life with my family. Taking care of my family's daily life and tutoring my children's studies make up the bulk of my life. When I first graduated, I began to work as a translator in a foreign garment company. I continued to work after the birth of my

"We are not weird, we are just different" I like painting very much, because painting can keep me away from noisy environments and allow me to express what I see. I love to draw dinosaurs the most, and sometimes I draw rockets... My sister is the best person in the world, she will protect me and draw with me. Sometimes, I will put on my headphones and the world will become quiet in an instant; I often hug the soft blanket at home and listen to music. Sometimes my classmates d

“The mountain is there, so hope is there.” My name is Huang Chunyan, and I'm from Chongqing, China. I participated in "Suoma Flower Support Teaching" with Sichuan Province Suoma Charity in the autumn of 2016. I worked there from September 2016 to the end of 2017 as a mathematics support teacher at the Green Hope Primary School in Meigu County and served as the head of the teaching and research team in my final semester. I now live in Daliang Mountain, a city I've grown to lov

Hello, everyone. I realized I was different when I was 13. I found myself attracted to other boys but didn't know how to deal with it, so kept it buried inside. As I got older, I did some research and found out I was gay. It made me feel confused and lonely because I didn't have anyone to talk to or tell my family. Even though the law protects people like me, I worry about their reaction, especially given their comments about the LGBTQ+ community. At school, I had good and ba

I continue to navigate my dual existence- quiet and reserved in school, yet fully engaged in the digital world where I feel seen.