Growing up as a daughter of resturant owners, I explore the shame of not having parents that could dedicate their time to me and the realization of the sacrifices they made for my happiness.
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Vivien Li
(she/her) Mentee
Vivien Li is a senior from New York who enjoys reading and writing about the emotional experiences. She enjoys stashing art and journaling supplies. During her spare time, she destresses by playing games such as Don’t Starve Together, Minecraft and Stardew Valley with her friends. She hopes to be able to travel to China to learn to read and write Mandarin and spend some time with her extended family.
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Shattered: Getting Out of the Tower
The first chapter to a longer work, Shattered is a reimagining of Rapunzel’s story. It follows Marianne’s journey of finding her place in the world and mustering the confidence to push the bounds of her world.