Whether you’re setting boundaries, making a life decision that does not align with their values, or simply prioritizing your mental health, it’s important to remember that what you’re asking for is valid. What will really help you to stand your ground when talking with your parents is to understand the importance of the boundary that you’re setting and the decision that you’re making. If you enter a confrontation with your parents while still doubting the legitimacy of your decision, the minute your parents start to push back, you’ll end up giving into them and regretting your decision later.
Read MoreAre you a straight, cisgendered, able-bodied, socioeconomically privileged white person looking to be a better ally? Then this blog post is for you! Here at Space to Reflect, we are here to “call in,” not “call out.” The fight for equality and fair treatment for all requires all of us to lean in and explore ways to better ourselves so we can be better for others!
Read MoreAt Space to Reflect, we have the privilege to sit across from countless individuals, each with their own stories, struggles, and successes. Among them, many South Asian clients have trusted us to work together to process and understand their unique experiences and challenges.
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