Tag: South Asian daughters

What My Mother Taught Me About Confidence—And What I Had to Unlearn
Anisha -
Jun 9
A personal reflection or reader-submitted story series about inherited beliefs and breaking generational […]
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“What Will People Say?”: The Role of Shame and Honor in Policing Women’s Emotions
Anisha -
May 11
In many South Asian households, decisions aren’t just about what’s right or wrong […]
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Navigating the Tug-of-War Between Personal Desires and Family Duty
Anisha -
May 11
For many in the South Asian community, life often feels like a balancing […]
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Beyond “Log Kya Kahenge?”: Prioritizing Mental Health Over Social Image
Anisha -
May 4
South Asian Mental Health • Cultural Shame • Social Pressure • Individual Healing […]
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Healing the Inner Child: A South Asian Woman’s Journey to Self-Compassion
Anisha -
May 4
South Asian Mental Health • Inner Child Healing • Intergenerational Trauma • Gentle […]
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When Family Is the Trigger: Setting Boundaries in South Asian Households
Anisha -
May 4
South Asian Mental Health • Boundaries • Family Dynamics • Intergenerational Trauma • […]
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The Role of Mothers and Daughters in Breaking Mental Health Stigmas
Anisha -
May 1
👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏽 “What Will People Say?” For generations, South Asian mothers carried the weight […]
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“We Are Not Our Academic Scores, Career Titles, or Marital Statuses”
Anisha -
Apr 9
Bhavna’s POV I’m tired.Tired of every conversation at home turning into a Shurti […]
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