What Endures

An Amerasian’s Lifelong Struggle During and After the Vietnam War

Unlike most childhoods, mine was far from being a happy one. My siblings and I, as well as the generation before us, were born at a time when warplanes, gunfire, foreign men in uniform, constant evacuations, and locals hiding under bunkers or war tunnels were commonplace.

Now, whenever I see playgrounds that are lush with trees and green grasses and filled with children on swings, who are laughing while being pushed by their parents, I cannot help but feel a tinge of envy. They are so young, yet already they are having the time of their lives.

As a child, I never imagined such scenarios to be remotely possible. Even the idea of playing and having fun were strange to me. I was filled with questions, many of which were answered much, much later.

©2018 John Vo (P)2018 John Vo

Must read Vietnam story, You will learn alot!

I went to High School with the oldest sister and never realized the struggles all these children went through after the Vietnam War. Thank God for such a tough Mother, John and all the other families caught in this mess. Thanks for the suggestion Yim!
God bless, Tim B