TagYouth

by Koda Jordet FARGO, N.D. I was 2 weeks old when I was adopted by the Jordet family. My life, likely similar to that of my biological parents, would become havocked with addiction and financial and relationship difficulties. At 16, I began struggling with alcoholism, which progressed to drugs. I didn’t know of healthy ways

by Yoori Yim Chicago I was 15 when I moved to New York from South Korea at my aunt’s invitation. I was excited about the opportunity to fulfill my dreams in the U.S., but little did I know that it would be the start of great obstacles. Although I tried my best to excel academically,