Loung Ung
Loung Ung
Loung Ungis a Cambodian-born American human-rights activist and lecturer. She is the national spokesperson for the Campaign for a Landmine-Free World. Between 1997 and 2003 she served in the same capacity for the "International Campaign to Ban Landmines", which is affiliated with the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation...
mean heart reality
In my heart I know the truth, but my mind cannot accept the reality of what this all means.
war gun opening-up
When I arrived in America, though I had left the war physically far behind, in my mind, the soldiers were still chasing to kill me, my stomach was always hungry, and my fear and distrust kept me from opening up to new friendships. I thought the war was over when I left Cambodia, but I realize now that for survivors and all those involved, the war is never over just because the guns have fallen silent.
beautiful thinking joy
I think how the world is still somehow beautiful even when I feel no joy at being alive within it.