“Sometimes, Cyrus worried about getting deported, being sent back to an Iran he couldn't recall. Or worse. He didn't understand his father's visa status but knew it was precarious. There was always paperwork. The alternative—announcing his Iranianness—was to invite vio-lence, harm. Cyrus's father was always vague about this part, and that vagueness kept Cyrus awake too.”
— Jun 12, 2025 02:44PM
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