I'm a first-generation Cambodian American, a poet, and the founder of Twin Souls.
I was raised by immigrant parents who loved deeply, but like many families shaped by hardship and sacrifice, emotions were rarely spoken aloud. Love was expressed through actions rather than words. It lived in long hours worked, opportunities created, and countless sacrifices made for the next generation.
I always knew I was loved. But growing up, I learned that many feelings were meant to be carried quietly.
As I grew older, I began to wonder what might happen if we gave those feelings a voice. What if love could be spoken aloud? What if grief could be shared? What if the experiences that shape us most were met with understanding instead of silence?
So I started writing.
What began as a personal search for language became something else. My writing naturally gravitated toward the emotions and experiences people often carry alone — the sacrifices we inherit, the friendships that save us, and the quiet acts of love that shape a life.
Many of these experiences are deeply felt but rarely spoken about. And yet they deserve to be honored.
That realization became Twin Souls. Not simply as a collection of poems, but as a place where people can find comfort, understanding, and connection in the moments they need it most.
Every piece begins as an original poem.
My hope is that these words become more than a message. That they are kept. Returned to. Shared. Because sometimes the right words find us exactly when we need them most.
I believe my purpose is to write for those searching for that language, and for anyone who needs a reminder that they are not alone. Because healing often begins when we finally find language for what has been living in our hearts all along.