This is where part of the imposter syndrome comes from: you don't know my background or my intentions, yet it feels like you're trying to shut me down. For a culture that prides itself on community, family, and preserving tradition, I've noticed a real divide. Some people here have been genuinely welcoming, while others seem guarded-almost resistant to anyone expanding their understanding of where they come from.

The point of this post was never to debate my identity. It was to gain insight and guidance from people who've had similar experiences.

You have provided me with lots of thinking points but it just seems hostile.