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Coming to America My family and I came to America in search of a better life. The journey was a long and dangerous task. But in the end, it was worth the risk. At the time, the country had begun to recover from the war. But life was harsh. Living conditions were bad, food and water was scarce, and Vietcong soldiers would roam the street terrorizing innocent villagers. But the worst problems came from home. My father (born and raised in Vietnam) was a gambler, an alcoholic, and an abuser, often took out frustration and anger on my mother. My mother, who was a part-time waitress and a housewife, had to raise 5 children and care for her parents. This was the custom way of life for most families in our country. The future looked dim. My parents, wanting a better life for our f