About me Born into a middle-class family, my mom, a doctor, and dad, an engineer/architect, instilled in me the belief that with dedication, I can create anything. Embracing this mindset, I became a dreamer. Despite a challenging childhood during the Cultural Revolution, I saw my once-wealthy mother's family tragically lose everything to the government. They went from a comfortable life to a family of eight in two rooms with no shower or washroom. Although not born at the tragedy's onset but towards its end, I witnessed their struggle to adapt to such drastic changes. Despite these challenges, my mom completed her doctorate and married my dad to support the family. Observing these hardships, I lost my childhood innocence and vowed to change our lives for the better. Upon moving to Hong Kong from mainland China, I watched my parents transform our family's fortunes from nothing to comfort. Surrounded by the stunning architectural landscape of Hong Kong, I dream of a day when I can afford a place of my own and continue the journey of creating a life I deserve. Given the chance to study in Canada as a high school visa student with my parents support, I, like many teenagers, pursued my dream career. Driven by a passion for creating beautiful fashion, I graduated from a prestigious college as a fashion designer. Fortune smiled upon me when I was hired by the renowned Canadian designer Brenda Beddome even before completing my studies, leading to the acquisition of my Canadian work permit and citizenship. As a young and driven graduate, I committed five years of my life to different fashion companies. Yet, I found myself
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