Growing up with immigrant parents gives you a unique lens on the world—and sometimes it can feel like you're living multiple lives. There's the family version of success that might look like specific career paths, marriage timelines, or ways of living. Then there's your own emerging sense of what fulfillment means to you. The guilt of potentially disappointing parents who sacrificed so much can feel crushing.
Maybe you find yourself code-switching constantly—being one way at home, another way at work, and still figuring out who you are in your own relationships. I understand the complexity of loving your parents deeply while also recognizing that some of their coping mechanisms or expectations might not serve your mental health.
We'll explore how these dynamics have shaped your choices and relationships. Together, we'll work on distinguishing between your authentic voice and the internalized messages about who you "should" be. You'll learn to appreciate the strengths that come from your multicultural experience while also giving yourself permission to make different choices than your parents did.