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Hijab: identity and dignity

I don't know. today was complicated, Honestly, i didn't feel anything.

i think about what I did yesterday, received a message from my brother, and yeah, he dissapointed. but that has already happened.

now, I really understand and feel, that for me, Hijab isn't only about beauty, religion, and people thought. It's about my indentity and dignity.
Ruben said, "yesterday, you just looked the same with others"
it makes me, that was not me. Azka that they know, wasn't like that :(
I feel that was the dumpest decision I'ver ever made. but it will be something that I'll not forget.

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