Accused of Betrayal: Shaheer Rahman's Story of Childhood Discrimination

Shaheer Rahman experienced bullying as a Muslim child in elementary school. He was initially called a "terrorist" as a joke by a friend, but the name soon spread and became a nickname among classmates. The bullying escalated when a peer accused him of betraying his country. After reporting the incident to his teachers, the bullying stopped, and his grades improved. Shaheer advises others facing similar discrimination to not invest in people who make them feel confined and to seek support when hurtful comments arise. He now has supportive friends and is focused on contributing positively to his community.

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