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How the Fear of Being Judged by Family Affects Your Confidence and Mental Health
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…