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'My brown skin is beautiful': Prarthana's message for young girls trying to fit in

When Prarthana moved from India to regional Australia in 2017, she didn't feel comfortable in her skin.

The now 15-year-old was insecure about how she looked and sounded, but she wanted to fit in.

"They made fun of me for wearing eyeliner and bindi even though I told them it was a part of my culture," she said.

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