e into the person I am…15 long, arduous years, a pilgrimage through the depths of despair and the peaks of self-acceptance. In the end, I emerged from the crucible of my trials, a metamorphosis that transformed me into a more resilient, tenacious version of myself. Standing tall now, my heart swells with pride at the reflection in the mirror, the unique and beautiful body that fate had bestowed upon me. And as I take my place in this stage of life, I honor the journey that has molded me into the person I am today.
Ekta Rana, Ph.D.
