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Embracing being 'wasian', with a little help from Laufey

Being biracial or "wasian" (that is, both white and Asian) is a unique experience. There are lots of things I share with both Asian and white people, but there are experiences novel to being wasian.

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Embracing being 'wasian', with a little help from LaufeyBeing biracial or "wasian" (that is, both white and Asian) is a unique experience. There are lots of things I share with both Asian and white people, but there are experiences novel to being wasian.
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