“If I do well in SLC, I am going to try to become a Pharmacist. When I do, maybe I will be able to learn about new medicines so that I can grow back my hair. When my hair started falling, I used to get teased a lot. Some mean boys and girls would call me names and question my gender. I felt humiliated and I would try to hide my hair all the time by wearing a cap even when it was summer. After I shared my feelings with my teachers and counsellors at school they told me I was beautiful. They told me that no one was born perfect. They helped me understand that it was okay if I did not have any hair. Slowly I started wearing my cap less and less and eventually, I gave it up altogether. I do not need a cap anymore. I do not need to hide my head in shame anymore. My friends have also accepted me as I am. And today, I actually like my short hair. It looks nice, doesn’t it?”