hi

Just turned 23 and now I’m less than a year from becoming Dr. Kitty Luo.

Mental health struggles, narcolepsy, other health problems, first-generation Asian American, first in my family to go to college, growing up in the projects - all the odds were stacked against me.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do or be something because of where you come from and the struggles you have to overcome. It only proves your strength.

You are exceptional. Your struggles do not define you. Other people’s expectations and views do not define you.

My only regret is taking so long to finally realize this and not having someone tell this to the 16 year old me so I didn’t feel so little and unworthy.

Remember your own worth and forget about what anyone else has to say about you.

feels like constantly I’m drowning in all of my emotions.

Ever just get emotional thinking about the past? no matter how fast I run, how far I’ve come, and how good the present is, all of those feelings and emotions always manage to catch up.

Not sure if you still follow me but if you do, I still miss and think about our friendship from time to time and I wish it didn’t turn out the way that it did..