The Best of Asian American Lives #6
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A Journey of Care and Responsibility
In this chapter, the speaker recounts their challenging upbringing in an abusive family dynamic, where they took on the role of caregiver for their siblings. As they navigate feelings of guilt and helplessness, they reflect on the intense expectations placed on their siblings and their own desire for independence. The chapter culminates in a pivotal decision to travel back to India to rescue their siblings from a stifling environment defined by familial pressure and control.
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