by Mauli Chopra “I’ve been big and small. And big and small. And big and small again.” Mitski I grew up in a 3rd world country known for its population, pollution, and above all poverty. India is a beautiful country with complex architecture and generous culture that is often misrepresented or not represented at all […]
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Reclaiming the power (and pain) our complexion has on us “Ewww! Your epidermis is showing!” I can still see those three saucy girls approaching me and every other vocabulary-challenged kid on the blacktop during elementary school recess. Such good actresses they were, each one wrinkling up her face in disgust to sell their ruse and […]
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People would often tell me how awesome it is that I overcame so much at a young age—from abuse, intimidating cops, bullying at school, discrimination, sexual assault, being stalked, falsely accused, and so much more. Unfortunately, I am not as strong as everyone makes me out to be. Particularly, the falsely accused event was the […]
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