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“The Jealousy We Don’t Talk About: How South Asian Women Can Heal Rivalry in Their Circles”
She got the promotion.She’s glowing in her engagement photos.Her Instagram looks like a highlight reel of your dream life. And there it is — that uncomfortable pang we’re taught to bury:jealousy. We don’t talk about it.Especially not as South Asian women.But maybe it’s time we do — so we can heal, together. Why Are We So Afraid to Admit It? Because we’re supposed to be nice.Supportive. Mature. Above it all. But let’s be real —When you’ve been raised to compete for validation, worth, and limited opportunities,jealousy becomes part of the emotional package.We just don’t acknowledge it. It’s Not Just About Her — It’s About What We Think We Lack That…
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“Success vs. Sisterhood: Are South Asian Women Trained to Compete Instead of Collaborate?”
We’ve all heard the saying:“There’s room for everyone at the top.”But what if, deep down, we were taught the opposite? As a South Asian woman, I often felt like I was walking a tightrope — trying to climb toward success while secretly scanning the room to see who else was climbing… and whether they were ahead of me. It’s subtle. It’s quiet. But it’s there.That unspoken tension between sisterhood and success. A Culture of Comparison Disguised as Ambition In so many South Asian households, ambition is encouraged — but with a twist. We’re told to work hard, be number one, and make our families proud. But alongside that drive comes…
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