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family dynamicsParental Expectations
#RI-69a91978·2 months ago·
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Lookback: 34 years

Competing with a ghost my whole life

Feeling like I'm not enough because I'm a woman

What I wish I knew
"How to navigate this without sounding heartless"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate openly with parents about their expectations"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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