Grief is a universal experience — one that touches everyone at some point. But for South Asian women, the emotional process of mourning is often silenced, suppressed, or minimized by cultural expectations and gendered norms. In many South Asian communities, grief is an emotion that demands control, especially for women who are expected to remain stoic and resilient, no matter how deep the pain may run. This cultural construct not only perpetuates emotional suppression, but it also makes it difficult for South Asian women to publicly mourn or express their sorrow, creating a complex emotional landscape where grief is both necessary and forbidden. The Culture of Silent Strength In South…