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For many Asian Americans Pacific Islanders, understanding what it means to “be yourself,” is complicated by constantly having to juggle multiple different worlds. Asian Americans are often raised with a plethora of mixed messages. American society deems Asians as the “model minority,” expecting us to be academic leaders in our classes, yet won’t give us a seat at the table in visible places of leadership such as politics, media, or the C-suite. Many Asian parents encourage assimilation as a means of financial and career success, but disapprove of\u00a0sons or daughters when their lifestyles don’t match the values of their cultural heritages. 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Whether in an Asian or cross-racial relationship, difference will always be an issue because of the diversity of Asian American experiences and identities. 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