Vegemite and Biryani: My Identity Crisis in a Lunchbox

Every powerful book has that moment—the one that stops you in your tracks, forces you to reflect, and settles in your mind long after you’ve moved on. This excerpt captures that feeling, holding a spark of something extraordinary. Let it speak to you.

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"There were days I felt fully Australian, laughing with friends over a Vegemite sandwich, playing sports, and enjoying the same television shows everyone else was watching. And then there were other days when I felt like an outsider, like I didn’t quite belong – my cultural differences, both subtle and stark, always seemed to set me apart. "  

"One of the toughest parts of growing up multicultural was the feeling of being “othered.” I often wished I could be just like everyone else, blending in effortlessly. "  

Ever felt like your lunch betrayed your identity? Navigating Vegemite sandwiches and biryani in the school cafeteria was just the beginning of my hilarious (and sometimes heartbreaking) journey to figure out where I truly belonged.

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