no because my parents keep bringing up Sharma ji ka beta like he's the gold standard of success. they don’t see me crumbling under their expectations or that I am terrified of failing. family gatherings feel like job interviews, where the only thing I have to offer is my silent struggle. I just hope my cousin finds a way to get out of those panic attacks because if he can't handle it, what does th...
how is it that i can watch Team USA ice hockey and feel a whole new layer of pressure from my family? it’s like every family gathering turns into an Olympic-style showdown, comparing my life choices to my cousins’ successful athletic careers. there i am, awkwardly pouring cereal while they talk about practice schedules and endorsements. my mom suddenly interrupts to remind me that “the eldest should be setting an example.” i mean, for what? I’m still trying to find out if i want a regular job or if i could be happy just... starting a band, or something. i was about to spill my thoughts when my little brother piped up about trying out for the team next year, and i froze, suddenly hyper aware of how they might just laugh at... #UsaHockey #FamilyDrama
how is it that i can watch Team USA ice hockey and feel a whole new layer of pressure from my family? it’s like every family gathering turns into an Olympic-style showdown, comparing my life choices to my cousins’ successful athletic careers. there i am, awkwardly pouring cereal while they talk about practice schedules and endorsements. my mom suddenly interrupts to remind me that “the eldest should be setting an example.” i mean, for what? I’m still trying to find out if i want a regular job or if i could be happy just... starting a band, or something. i was about to spill my thoughts when my little brother piped up about trying out for the team next year, and i froze, suddenly hyper aware of how they might just laugh at... #UsaHockey #FamilyDrama
honestly, i am supposed to mentor someone but i literally can’t even figure out how to clean my living space without crying. they keep asking for guidance and all i can think about is my latest vision board, which is just full of goals that feel as real as unicorns. what if they ask me for life advice and i accidentally suggest they follow their dreams—when mine are still lost somewhere between my...