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“When Culture and Creativity Collide: Navigating Boundaries as a Desi Female Blogger”
Creating as a Desi woman is both liberating and layered. It’s a space where culture and creativity constantly intertwine — sometimes in harmony, sometimes in conflict. As a blogger, I’ve often found myself questioning what’s “too much,” what’s “not enough,” and who even gets to decide that. There’s an unspoken pressure to represent the community well while also pushing boundaries. And as empowering as that responsibility can be, it also comes with a fair share of internal conflict, external judgment, and a constant balancing act between expression and expectation. Walking the Tightrope: Being Seen Without Being Silenced Blogging has given me a voice I never knew I needed — a…