Synopsis
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Joel recalls how high school rejection based on his race ignited deep insecurity about his Asian identity, leading to a pattern of seeking validation through fetishization before realizing he needed to love himself first.
Themes/Keywords:
body image, coming out, gay Asian identity, gay dating, Grindr racism, internalized racism, Korean adoptee, racial fetishization, rice queen, self-acceptance
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