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Family Functions & Fake Smiles: Practicing Confidence in Toxic Settings
Family functions in South Asian households can feel like a battleground in disguise. The food’s hot, the aunties are louder, and the unsolicited comments flow faster than the chai. For Gen Z girls like Naveen, confidence doesn’t just mean showing up—it means knowing who you are even when the room tries to make you forget. In this post, we explore what confidence actually looks like at those “smile and nod” moments—through the story of Naveen, who constantly gets compared to her married sister, Talia. The twist? Both sisters are pit against each other, but both are victims of the same toxic culture of judgment. 🎭 Scenario 1: The Comparison Olympics…
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“When Aunties Compare Daughters Like Report Cards – The Silent Damage It Does”
One Home. Two Daughters. And a Checklist That Was Never Theirs. Vaani and Sakshi. Their names were whispered with a tone — not one of affection, but of evaluation. To the outside world, Sakshi was the “share this rishta with your son” girl.Simple. Educated. Responsible. Still unmarried, but at least she had sanskaar. Vaani was the wild card.Red lips. Ripped jeans. Hair dyed too blonde for comfort. Out late. Always tired. Always on her phone. Always locking her room. When asked about her job, Vaani gave vague answers like, “It’s demanding but pays well. I entertain online clients. Late-night hours. You know how it is.” No one questioned further. They…
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