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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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