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Dealing with Codependent Parents in Asian Families

“What kind of love is it that the person being loved can’t live the way they want to? ” In Confucian culture, we are taught of filial piety and unconditional obedience towards the elders in the family because they only want the best for us. In such a cultural context, all the toxic behaviours–over-control, emotional manipulation, constant guilt-tripping–are justified as “love”.

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What it means to be a Glass Child at 50

So, what is it like to be a Glass Child when you’re 50? Glass Child is a term often used to describe a child who has had to grow up with a sibling whose illness, disability, developmental issue or high-attention need requires more parental attention. In this article, Yasmeen shares her sage experience.

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