Rushma's Difficult Childhood

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This chapter explores the difficult childhood experiences of Rushma, whose parents were expelled from Uganda and immigrated to the US. Rushma shares her feelings of isolation and the instances of racism she faced while growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. The chapter also touches upon a violent incident in school that led Rushma to realize the importance of not tackling problems alone.

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