Invisibility Shoes
Maryam Nabavinejad
Summary:
For some newcomers in Canada, adopting a new life includes adopting a new look and attire. But there are many social and cultural codes of appearance, and they need to be translated. Sometimes shoes play a strong role in this journey of transformation, even a funny role. As I went down that road, the shape of my shoes changed, reflecting my experience.
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