""If I stayed in Sri Lanka, I could never be myself," Kuttige reflects on his decision to leave his home country for the UK, seeking authenticity."
""I do this for myself," he states about his fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and personal pride in his appearance."
""She said, 'Nothing changes, you are who you are,'" Kuttige recalls his mother's loving response when he came out to her, highlighting familial acceptance."
Asiri Kuttige emigrated from Sri Lanka to the UK with minimal belongings, driven by the need to live authentically as a gay man. Growing up in a conservative Catholic family in a predominantly Buddhist nation, he faced challenges related to his identity. After moving, he found success in children's television and achieved personal wellness, overcoming body dysmorphia. Kuttige's relationship with his family improved, culminating in a loving acceptance from his mother after he came out to her, affirming his identity.
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