Short Stories | Life |Inspiration

Why Did You Stain My Youth?

A Story Of Hope And Oppression. Which One Wins?

javanese girls creating a rice pocket from bamboo — Photo by Cok Wisnu on Unsplash

The picture reminds me of when I had to wear the Javanese ethnic clothing. It was uncomfortable. Yet, there was a particular distinct pride when I wore it. I felt like my great-grandmother, who passed when I was 7, and the rest of the ancestors were walking…

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