It is often argued that divorce should not be considered as an option for women, as our previous generations managed to endure all hardships and never gave up on their marriages. However, this viewpoint is not new to me. Through my own personal experience, I have come to understand why many women in our Desi…
Category: Personal Anecdotes
Finding Acceptance and Peace as a Daughter of Immigrant
In my mid-20s, I discovered the art of freeing myself from seeking validation from my immigrant parents. I realized that it’s not my responsibility to persuade them to comprehend the decisions I make in my life. Whenever I feel myself becoming frustrated with my parents, I make a conscious effort to take a step back…
আমার প্রিয় মা (My Dear Mom)
There’s a myth about South Asian Community that South Asian girls lead dual lives. They conceal things from their families and their pretense of being a perfect daughter. A lot of people, especially outside the brown community, simply don’t understand this and therefore, criticize girls for being “secretive.” So, I took it upon myself to demonstrate…
