being othered is normal?

In this conversation, Teko reflects on their experiences of being 'othered' in social situations, particularly during their school years. They share specific incidents, such as being excluded from a cake celebration in kindergarten and facing threats of violence in fourth grade. Teko also discusses how they created a facade and lied about their life to fit in, but now regrets those actions. They express the need for guidance and accountability and look forward to learning and growing from their experiences.