As a teenager, Mr. Cheng's story gives me many thoughts. Before, I was afraid of making mistakes, dismayed that one tiny error might ruin my entire life; however, in Mr.Cheng's coming back life story, I noticed a different perspective on looking at it. Errors do cause damage to self and others and pay back an equivalent responsibility, but it also gives a person a chance to restart. Meanwhile, I often question myself, how could I be a valuable person to society and even the world, and Mr.Cheng's life answers my question – using life to affect others' life. Everyone has different experiences, and all encounter difficulties. The various challenges allowed us to use our own experiences to help or encourage people encountering similar obstacles. Finally, I never should ever use stereotypes to view people around me or in society. Those who strive to change should be given second or even more chances. If there could be more love, tolerance, and support for the community, the world would surely be much more heartwarming.

After this interview with Mr.Cheng, I heard many facts that I didn't know about society. I've never encountered people either using or selling drugs in my living environment; I don't even think about criminalizing or locked up in prison. Mr. Cheng's story let me understand that not everyone was living in such an environment. Their surroundings forced many to do prohibited behaviors, some hope to change, but they lack resources and opportunity, some encounter failure after they succeed but never recover. Although people are diverse in society, their hearts of changing themselves are the same. We can't judge a person based on the surface; everyone should have an equal chance. Therefore, I wish to inform society about the pain of rehabilitates through this interview, hoping everyone can tolerate each other more.

This is my third time participating in Cyber-Fair. I think this one in particular is a scarce yet golden experience. Researching and understanding different types of people in society who get mistreated or ignored constantly is something that I’ve never thought of. Learning about Mr.Cheng’s story was very inspiring. Everyone in society makes mistakes, no matter how big or small; thus, we should always be striving to change ourselves and reflect upon our own mistakes. Many ex-convicts in society lack help and are enduring a lot of negative pressure from their surroundings. Mr.Cheng, once being one among them, recovered and decided to help other ex-convicts. I admire his spirit and I hope that I could spread awareness about this topic in society through this opportunity.

In my opinion, using the experience this time as my first encounter at the cyber fair is the best I could ever ask for. Before this occurrence, when I had heard about rehabilitated people, all I thought of were the negatives such as "the untouchables," "negative examples"......etc. After interviewing Mr. Cheng, his life showed the other side of the story for me, leading me to fully understand the impact of the environment on a person. Now, I am no longer afraid of the rehabilitated people, yet I admire them. I used to think that mistakes are not allowed, resulting in my fear of making changes. But Mr. Cheng did not think so. He made a mistake, but he decided to work hard to make a change, stick to his ideal to the end, and then succeed in making the changes. Although there were some setbacks on the way, these did not affect Mr. Cheng's perseverance to reach his ideals. "If you make a mistake, stand up again, just start from the beginning, it's no big deal." This is the most valuable lesson I have gained from this interview. If you had already decided to wave back the past, why are you still leaving a fraction of weakness? No pay, no change; if you survived through the difficulties on the journey, you will become whatever you set your mind to. If you need help during the process, then reach for it. You aren’t the only person in the world; there will always be people like Mr.Cheng who are willing to lend a helping hand. Mr.Cheng’s story taught me that not until the end, everything isn’t settled yet.

After understanding Mr.Cheng's experience, some may think it was an inspirational story, but I think it was a precious lesson for me. Everyone has different experiences; despite still being a student, I see the other side of the world clearer. Knowing your mistakes and changing them, this concept was familiar to most people, but only a minor few can actually succeed, and Mr.Cheng was one of them. Previously, I thought people that touch drugs or commit a crime could not fit back into society, but Mr.Cheng did stand back up. Although the process was difficult, what could be more admirable than striving hard to change. Instead of drawing a line between them and us, we should use a more tolerative heart to offer them support. We shouldn't use classical stereotypes to define these people, more warmth and support, so we won't let down their effort of change.

After processing the inspirational story of Mr. Cheng, I ask myself: am I one of the people who constantly develops stereotypes about rehabilitated people? At first, I wondered why these people would repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Now, I have learned that the primary reason for such an unfriendly phenomenon is the public's disapproval of the rehabilitated people, and the constant barrage of strange vision and discriminatory tones, which make it impossible for the rehabilitated people to regain hope for their lives. Often, stereotypes have replaced our heads with preconceptions and judged a person with direct observation. We ignore their stories and their feelings. In order to rehabilitate the mentality of these ex-convicts, we should show tolerance and respect, and let them realize the warmth and the change of hope in life.

Drug addictions and criminals are often fixed in stereotypes of heading back to normal society. After reviewing the life of Mr.Cheng, everything is possible. Correcting and improving yourself isn’t hard, but a few of them are willing to take the action. The criminals aren’t able to get their heads up because of the crimes they did, but Mr.Cheng is willing to face his previous actions, striving out to make a difference. The path of facing your own disadvantages is exhausting, but the willingness to stand out from the crowd will surely make a difference. As an audience, we should put ourselves in a tolerant attitude among them, we should encourage them, respect them, and support them to bring a warmth and supportive society to these rehabilitators.

Before understanding ex-convicts, the public’s impression about this topic definitely includes discrimination, rejection, and fear; however, they are also unfamiliar and lacking understanding to this phrase, even having negative thoughts about it. After this research opportunity, I understand the difficulties of these people in life and going to work. I also see them striving hard for their second life, lighting up hope. Many criminals have a nice side that no one knows; when society gives more care to those who need help and give them warmth, there will be a lot fewer people who release emotions through commiting crimes. I believe for those who have the courage to overcome their own mistakes, deciding to give up and turn back, we should give as much help and support as possible by not using a biased perspective to view them. When society is willing to give these ex-criminals a second chance, people would feel a part of society in a friendlier way.

Mr. Chang’s story is an unforgettable understanding to me. Under the influence of society’s stereotype and the background’s difference, there formed a gap between us and those rehabilitated people due to misunderstandings. Nonetheless, through exploring Mr. Chang’s experiences, I began to perceive them in a completely different way than before. Compared to anyone else, the rehabilitated people are the bravest indeed. They take courage to admit their past misbehaviors while learning and changing from through their experiences. Yet, it is sometimes arduous for them to find a new way out at first, they still maintain a positive mindset and a reachable goal. To this end, people and society should put down their stereotype and give support to their bravery and courage. Since no one is perfect and since no one makes no mistake, we should not be afraid of those rehabilitated people, but to give them warmth and respect.