The unique weight of being a child of immigrants
In short: Navigating two cultures can create a specific form of guilt. This video explores why children of immigrants in the US face these pressures and how to manage them.
In the United States, children of immigrants often struggle with the tension of balancing different cultural worlds. This struggle is frequently compounded by the pressure to meet parental expectations and the burden of managing additional family responsibilities.
Mental health advocate Sahaj Kaur Kohli suggests that coping with these complex emotions begins with defining personal values and practicing self-compassion.
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