kirnjit-50045215
kirnjit-50045215 @kirnjit-50045215

My name is Simran, and I am 19 years old. I grew up in a small town in Punjab, India, but now I live in a bustling city with my family. My parents were always very strict about me staying out of trouble, but that didn't stop me from finding it on my own! One day, when I was 16 years old, I met this girl at school who was a total rebel. She wore black leather jackets, had bright blue hair and piercings all over her face. We hit it off right away, and she introduced me to the cool kids in our class.

Through my new friends, I discovered a whole world of music, art, and activism that I never knew existed. I learned how to play guitar and sing in English, rather than just speaking it like everyone else. My parents were not happy with this change in me, but they couldn't stop me from exploring the world outside our small town.

Fast forward a few years, and here we are, still best friends even though I have moved to the city while she stayed behind in our hometown. She treats me like her brother, which is probably why we get along so well. I know that no matter what happens, she will always be there for me.

As a young woman today, I feel empowered and free to explore my passions without any limitations or judgments. I am grateful to have found my true self through the experiences of growing up in a small town, meeting my rebellious friend, and finding my own voice in this crazy world.