Vancouver
Arc 02 · 1989-1995

Vancouver

The Vancouver ArcThe Immigrant Grind

A 12-year-old Chinese boy stepping off a plane in Vancouver, Canada, overwhelmed by everything
ROAR
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Young CZ struggling to speak at a counter
I c-c-couldn't even order food properly. The words just wouldn't come out.Young CZ
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CZ flipping burgers at McDonald's, sweat on his forehead, determined look
McDonald's. Gas station night shifts. I took every job I could find.CZ
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CZ scoring a winning goal/shot, teammates lifting him up, MVP trophy
MVP!!
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CZ practicing speaking in front of a mirror
I overcame the stuttering. Not with therapy, but with sheer willpower. If I could survive Canada at 12, I could survive anything.
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End of Arc 02