Thao’s journey to liberate herself from the need to conform is incredible. After a panic attack that keeps her in bed for two days she makes dramatic changes to her life. She’s a testament to the fact that no matter how strongly we feel external pressures to conform there’s the real us inside who needs to feel seen and heard. It’s why we’re here.

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