MY ALTER EGO

Growing up, I was raised a strict Brethren Christian in Melbourne, Australia.

I was taught to wear modest clothes and read my Bible.

‘Be good at school,’ my parents would say.

Despite having a love for music and dance, I couldn’t express myself.

In the eyes of the church, dancing was provocative and sex was shameful.

As a teen, I’d secretly write and record songs from the radio in my bedroom.

I began living a double life, and felt very conflicted with my flamboyant character and strict upbringing.

When I hit 18, I rebelled and tried to enter the music industry.

I was