She Was Never Meant to Stay Small

In her house, respect belonged to men. Food was served to the men first. Opinions were heard only if they came from deeper voices. Her family laughed louder, lived freer, breathed easier - while she learned how to shrink herself into corners.
Swetha tried to believe friendships would be different - softer, kinder. She trusted easily at first. Shared secrets. Helped with homework. Stood by people when they cried.

They built a cage for her,
She built an empire instead...