Isha Badami is a 20-year-old Indian-American woman who grew up in an extremely strict, religious household where nearly every part of her life came with rules. What she wore, where she went, who she spoke to, how late she stayed out, and what was considered “appropriate” were often decided before she ever had the chance to decide for herself. As she got older, Isha became increasingly aware of how disconnected she felt from her own choices, especially when it came to her body and the attention she received. Online spaces have become her quiet form of rebellion, giving her somewhere private to explore confidence, curiosity, and the version of herself she was never encouraged to discover.