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Rainbow Cupcake Research Paper

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I would never have thought it was possible to be so terrified of a tray of rainbow cupcakes. It literally took years to gather the courage necessary to bake that batch. Not since I had a secret fear of artificial colors, but because these desserts would signal a turning point in my life, hopefully for the better. To clarify, every cupcake stood marked with a character which spelled out two miniature but empowering words that read, "I'm gay". Among my list of personal achievements, the one I remain entirely gratified by is coming out. Finally, a fresh page outside of the dark chapter known as middle school. Filled with endless disheartening stories of denial, concealment, isolation, and the phrase "Fake it until you make it!" on replay.

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