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Adopting an American Name
- Jesu shares how she adopted the name Julie in her new neighborhood to avoid awkward name explanations.
- She wrestles with feelings of selling out her Asian identity by not using her real name initially.
Name Simplicity Eases Emotional Load
- Using an easier-to-pronounce name can reduce daily emotional exhaustion from explaining or correcting others.
- There's a balance between cultural awareness and protecting personal emotional health in name usage.
Olympics Spark Identity Reflection
- Watching Asian American athletes like Yu Muldam and Justi Wong Arantes sparked pride as they represented their heritage.
- Olympic representation fuels complex feelings about identity and rooting interests.