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Navigating Culture, Family, and Self: Insights on Living Authentically and Empowered
Happy Growing!
Happy Growing!
2025 is here, and whether it feels like a fresh start or a daunting challenge, it's just another step in your journey. This new year doesn’t require drastic change, but rather a celebration of how far you've already come. Reflect on your past accomplishments—whether big or small—and recognize the resilience that brought you to this point. Shifting how we view ourselves with kindness and love is the key to unlocking the future we deserve. So, let’s take a moment to acknowledge our achievements, no matter how difficult the journey was. You are worthy of love, compassion, and all the good things life has to offer. Here's to the continued growth in 2025!
Good Girl No More. (Living for you When You’re Brown)
Good Girl No More: Living for You When You’re Brown
The pressure to be the "good girl" who prioritizes everyone else’s happiness over her own is a familiar battle, especially in South Asian families. This holiday season, as family interactions intensify, it’s important to remember that your worth is not tied to their approval. The never-ending race for acceptance can leave you feeling unfulfilled, but it’s time to break the cycle. Start living for yourself and prioritize your choices. You deserve to be seen, heard, and loved for who you are, not for who they want you to be. It’s time to stop seeking their approval and start creating the life that’s right for you.
How do I Talk to My Parents about my non-desi partner?
How Do I Talk to My Parents About My Non-South Asian Partner?
Talking to your immigrant parents about your non-South Asian partner can be one of the scariest conversations you’ll ever have. You might be worried about their reaction, especially if they've made their views on relationships clear in the past. The fear of disappointing them can make you hesitate, but the truth is, if you’re confident in your relationship and your partner, your parents’ approval doesn’t define your happiness. In this post, I’ll guide you through how to prepare for this conversation, set your boundaries, and prioritize your own happiness, even if it means facing their disapproval. You deserve to be loved for who you are, and sometimes that starts with loving yourself enough to stand firm in your choices.