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My parents don’t like to talk about what happened during the Pol Pot regime but …

My parents don’t like to talk about what happened during the Pol Pot regime but …

by nhoa | Jan 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

My parents don’t like to talk about what happened during the Pol Pot regime but in the last few years, they’ve started to share their story. I never thought about it much growing up but as I’m getting older, I am learning to appreciate the sacrifices they made, how...
Of about 70 people in our family, nearly everyone was killed by the Khmer Rouge….

Of about 70 people in our family, nearly everyone was killed by the Khmer Rouge….

by | Jul 11, 2018 | Uncategorized

Of about 70 people in our family, nearly everyone was killed by the Khmer Rouge. They targeted anyone who could be a threat, who didn’t conform to their ideals, who wasn’t full blooded Cambodian, or who had any education beyond high school, as they believed everyone...
I’ve had polio since I was about five or six. One day I just fell down, broke my…

I’ve had polio since I was about five or six. One day I just fell down, broke my…

by nhoa | Oct 7, 2016 | Uncategorized

I’ve had polio since I was about five or six. One day I just fell down, broke my front teeth and fell into fever. After that, half of my body just collapsed. I never had any medical treatment, and as a result, I always limped badly. Then, when I was 8, war broke out...
My first job was with the Taipei City Government Department of Environmental Pro…

My first job was with the Taipei City Government Department of Environmental Pro…

by nhoa | Apr 8, 2016 | Uncategorized

My first job was with the Taipei City Government Department of Environmental Protection. But I don’t think I’m too good at working with government – sometimes I’m more loyal about doing the right thing than being loyal to my boss! So, after that, I formed my own...

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