Tag: immigrant family dynamics

• You Learned to Be Strong—But Not How to Feel Safe

  

  You’re capable, independent, and strong—but still feel uneasy or on edge. Learn how intergenerational trauma in South Asian families impacts emotional safety.

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• Why Therapy Feels Complicated When You Come From a South Asian Family

  

  “I’ve thought about therapy… but something holds me back” You’ve considered it. You’ve read about it.You’ve maybe even come close to reaching out. And then something stops you. Not always clearly. But enough to pause. You might think: Or more quietly: “Is this even allowed?” Why therapy feels hard for many South Asians If therapy…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• The Mother Wound in South Asian Families: Love, Control, and Emotional Distance

  

  “I feel close to her… but not safe with her” This is one of the hardest experiences to explain. You may talk to your mother regularly.You may feel connected in some ways.You may even care deeply about her well-being. And yet— There’s a part of you that feels: So the question becomes: “Why does this…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• Why Rest Feels Unsafe in South Asian Families: When Productivity Becomes Survival

  

  “I can’t relax—even when I have nothing to do” You finally get a break. There’s nothing urgent.Nothing immediate.Nothing demanding your attention. And instead of feeling relieved… You feel: So you reach for: Because being still doesn’t feel like rest. It feels like: something is wrong Why rest feels unsafe for so many adults If you’ve…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• Hyper-Independence in South Asian Families: Why You Struggle to Ask for Help

  

  “Hyper independence in South Asian families often develops when children learn early on that they have to rely on themselves.” “I’ll just do it myself” It sounds efficient. You don’t like relying on others.You figure things out quickly.You take care of things without asking. And on the surface, it works. But underneath, there’s often something…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• People-Pleasing Isn’t Your Personality—It’s a Survival Pattern

  

  “I just don’t want to upset anyone” It sounds reasonable. Even kind. You consider other people’s feelings.You try to avoid conflict.You think about how your actions might affect others. And yet— You often feel: Because somewhere along the way, being considerate turned into: not being able to prioritize yourself at all This isn’t just a…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• Guilt and Resentment Toward Your Parents Can Coexist

  

  Do you feel guilty for being hurt by your parents? Learn why guilt and resentment can coexist in South Asian families shaped by intergenerational trauma.

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect

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• Why Nothing Ever Feels Good Enough: Shame, Achievement, and Conditional Worth

  

  “I’ve done everything right… so why do I still feel behind?” You’ve worked hard. You’ve achieved things others recognize. You’ve met expectations—sometimes even exceeded them. And yet— There’s a quiet, persistent feeling: “It’s still not enough.” Not enough progress.Not enough success.Not enough certainty. And underneath that: “Maybe I’m not enough.” This isn’t just self-doubt—it’s a…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Perfectionism

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• “Nothing Was Wrong, But Something Was Missing”: Emotional Neglect in South Asian Families

  

  “Many adults who experienced emotional neglect in South Asian families struggle to explain why they feel this way.” “My parents did everything for me… so why do I feel this way?” This is one of the most confusing experiences to explain. You weren’t abused. You were cared for in many ways. Your parents may have:…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Emotional Neglect, South Asian Mental Health

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• The “Good Child” Trauma Response: When Being Easy Meant Losing Yourself

  

  “I was the easy one” You didn’t cause problems. You didn’t ask for much. You figured things out on your own. And people appreciated that about you. You were called: But what often gets missed is this: You didn’t become that way for no reason. When being “good” becomes a role, not a choice For…

  Krishna Vora

  June 1, 2026

  Perfectionism, Emotional Neglect, South Asian Mental Health

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