12/27/2024
Thank you for embracing this new chapter in my life where I finally feel free to embrace my cultural identity ❤️
As a first generation Bangladeshi Muslim American, I’ve hid behind my ethnically ambiguous identity to be a chameleon in all rooms. Sometimes feeling a bit empty inside.
In 2020, when I finally started to do the deep work on my cultural identity I dismantled the shame attached to the judgmental aunties. I decided there HAD to be cool, open-minded, barrier-breaking South Asians that existed. So I did what I do best — made content to attract these new friends. And WOW you guys are SO COOL.
Moving to Chicago was my next step in this journey finally surrounding myself with the south asian community I knew I always wanted in my life. I’m so grateful for you, Chicago fam 😘
Thank you for the incredible work you do for connecting all parts of the diaspora. You’ve given us the platform to connect and thrive…together!
Thank you for this vote of confidence to keep doing what I love ❤️