Log kya kahenge?” (What will people say?)That phrase alone is enough to freeze you in your tracks. Whether it’s about your clothes, career, relationships, or simply expressing how you feel — South Asian households often operate under the gaze of collective judgment. But the most paralyzing part isn’t always “what people will say.”It’s what your own family might say — or think — about you. When Family Becomes the First Critic Family is supposed to be your safest space. But in many South Asian homes, emotional safety can feel conditional — based on how well you conform. You might be judged for: These judgments don’t just sting. They shape the…