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My cultural awakening: Buffy gave me the courage to escape my conservative Pakistani upbringing

found 2025 › Jun › 28 (Sat) @ 06:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

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The vampire slayer’s tenacity and independence freed me from the judgment and violence of my conservative relatives – and now my mum appreciates me for who I am

I was 10, cross-legged on the floor of …