In South Asian culture, women often face an unspoken yet overwhelming expectation to endure. Whether it’s the pressure of marriage, the challenges of motherhood, or the demands of family, women are conditioned to accept their roles with grace and sacrifice. The idea of martyrdom becomes almost romanticized — women are expected to endure hardships, internal struggles, and personal sacrifices for the greater good of the family and society. But what happens when this endurance becomes too much to bear? The Burden of Marriage Marriage is often portrayed as the ultimate goal for women in many South Asian communities. It’s not just a union between two individuals, but a societal expectation…