Duplicity that is born at the intersection of two cultures may lead the individual to two opposing and conflicting lives in order to be accepted and respected in two communities simultaneously. In this scenario, the conflict between two sets of ideals, beliefs and expectations, is not resolved externally through communication or compromise, but internally, resulting in an individual becoming accustomed to lying, deceiving others and compromising personal values. Is this inauthenticity inherently traumatic and what implications can it have on our life choices, opportunities and sense of identity? Read through these personal stories and accounts to learn more about the secret lives of British Asian women.