For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the ‘good girl’. The one who always followed the rules, got excellent grades, stayed out of trouble, and was meticulously loyal in all relationships, be it with family or friends. My parents, my relatives, even my colleagues – everyone knew me as the dependable, responsible one. The predictable one who would never stray from the straight and narrow path. In our Indian society, where expectations run high, I felt a quiet pride in consistently meeting them, always ensuring my actions wouldn’t invite a single raised eyebrow or the dreaded ‘log kya kahenge’.
I Let An Intrusive Thought Win: My Good Girl Persona Just Cracked
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