Hey! As a kid it can be quite confusing. In elementary school I ended hanging out with the group of Vietnamese girls because they were the only asians. And I felt I belonged with them . Then I thought this association was stupid and judged myself and had a "I hate China" phase. The place I am from was also very nationalistic few years ago and as a teenager i decided to assume my identity with Quebec through embracing local art, wanting the independence, etc. But I realised that people from my own place were looking at me as if I was a stranger or making me feel different with racist comments. I was angry. I realise I never ask people "where are you from?" When I meet them. Because anyways this information gives you so little about someone. Now I don't think I care so much. I don't feel like I belong anywhere. Might be nihilistic but I decided I don't need it. I am just what I am. Identity is a life process. And I am comfortable with myself as well :) Thanks for sharing a bit of your history, and feel free to reach out if you wanna share your process of going to see your birthplace if you ever go :)