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Once in Singapore, their adoptive families often struggled with poverty but sought better opportunities. Mimi’s adoptive father was a coolie working in the harbor, a physically demanding occupation that paid relatively better wages—around $1 daily—enabling families to survive and sometimes save enough to support their children. Despite the hardship, the family was able to provide a measure of stability and love, which many believe were the true treasures in Mimi’s life.