Stop crying, you’re being too sensitive.”“Don’t overreact — it’s not a big deal.”“We didn’t talk about feelings in our time, and we turned out fine.” Sound familiar? If you’re a South Asian teen girl, you’ve likely been taught — directly or indirectly — that emotions are a problem to fix, not an experience to feel. Expressing how you feel is often seen as weakness, drama, or even disrespect. But here’s the truth:Your emotions are not a burden — they are your strength. Why We Feel Guilty for Feeling In many South Asian families, emotions are silenced for the sake of image, obedience, or “respect.” You might be told: So, instead…