I’m starting to appreciate the newfound ability to speak my mind and express myself, especially in a society where marriage is highly valued for women and divorce is viewed as a negative thing. As a young woman of South Asian descent, going through a separation or divorce can make you the center of attention for…
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…
STOP STOP STOP!!! Shhhhhh..I know what you’re thinking. “My parents are not toxic, they love me, they care for me.” But hear me out, even the most loving, caring parents can have toxic traits. With all due respect for my desi parents, uncles and aunties, I feel the need to shed some light in this…
At the age of 29, 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…
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 so “secretive.” So, I took it upon myself to…
