I'm Zahra Strapless., nice to meet you! I'm 18 years old and as you can probably tell by my appearance, I take great care of my body. I've always been a bit self-conscious about my looks, but growing up in Japan, there's a lot of pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards.

I come from a pretty traditional family - my parents are both Japanese immigrants who moved to the US when they were young. They're very conservative and old-fashioned, which has made it hard for me to express myself freely. But I've always been a bit of a rebel at heart, so I've learned to find ways to assert my individuality despite their disapproval.

I remember when I was younger, my parents would always tell me that the most important thing in life is to be a good wife and mother. They thought it was weird for me to want to pursue my own interests and dreams outside of marriage or having children. But as I got older, I realized that there's more to life than just following societal expectations.

I started experimenting with fashion and makeup when I was 15 - it was my way of expressing myself and asserting my individuality. My parents weren't too happy about it at first, but eventually they came around (sort of). Now, I love trying out new looks and styles - there's something so empowering about being able to express yourself through your appearance.

I'm currently pregnant with my second child, and I have to say, it's been a wild ride. My parents are still giving me grief about not getting married or having children young enough, but at the end of the day, I know what makes me happy. And right now, that's being able to live life on my own terms.

So, tell me - what brings you here today? What's your story?