Cambodian Americans – Oral History of 1.5 Generation

The oral histories presented here were conducted as part of a project to better understand the life experiences of Cambodian Americans who were children when Cambodia was overtaken by the Khmer Rouge. These vivid survivor accounts were recorded by Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS) as a project titled “Cambodian Americans – Oral History of 1.5 Generation” (CAOH). The concept was … Read More

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PACS on anti-Asian misogyny against Sunisa Lee

ICYMI, the LAT interviewed me concerning the assault reported by Sunisa Lee, Hmong American gold champion. Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee says she was pepper sprayed in racist attack in L.A. – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Article also attached as a PDF.

Michelle

My name is Michelle and I’m 17 years old.  My parents were both drug users and there was domestic violence in the home since I was born.  My parents finally got divorced and my father became more and more physically and verbally abusive towards me and finally I was removed from my home and placed with my grandparents.  My grandparents … Read More

Janet

My name is Janet and I’m 25 years old.  When I got referred for services, I was an emotional wreck and had lost all hope.  I didn’t believe that it would ever be okay again and I was ready to give up as a person.  I was homeless for two years, living in a car, outside and in shelters.  I … Read More

Chris

I’m Chris and this is my story. I’m Filipina and at 15 years old, I tried to hang myself. I had a long history of being bullied since I was in elementary school. In high school, I felt very sad. I couldn’t make friends and I struggled to get out of an abusive relationship with my boyfriend. After I tried … Read More