I saw how boys were allowed to take up space, while girls were taught to shrink, to smile and to stay small. So I used to think maybe if I were a boy, it would all make sense and maybe I would finally feel right.
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Growing Up South Asian, I Thought I Had to Become a Boy To Love Girls

It took me years to understand that what I really wanted was freedom.

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