My Sister & Me

My sister was born in Korea while I was born in the states. We may have grown up with the same parents and the same background, but our experiences are wildly different. My sister grew up when my mom and dad were uncertain about how they would get by: how they would pay rent, put food on the table, and send my sister to school. I was fortunate to have parents who had time to get settled in America. My sister and I often have conversations comparing our experiences, and it makes me realize that our parents are also human. My sister told me that, for a long time, my mom walked everywhere because she was unfamiliar with taking public transportation. They had to learn from their experiences, and sometimes I forget that my parents are also people. I know they did the best they could given the circumstances.