It's like I'm a slave to the people around me, forced to prioritize their happiness and comfort above my own. I call it being a "budak" – a term that roughly translates to "slave" or "bondage" in Malay. It's a feeling of being trapped, of being unable to escape the weight of other people's expectations.
But I'm starting to realize that I have a choice. I can choose to set boundaries, to say no to requests that don't align with my values or goals. I can choose to prioritize my own needs, to take time for myself, and to focus on my own happiness. It's like I'm a slave to the people
As a family member, I'm expected to be a certain type of person – supportive, caring, and always available. I feel pressure to meet these expectations, even if it means sacrificing my own goals and aspirations. I'm often asked to help with family matters, whether it's financial, emotional, or physical, and I feel like I have no choice but to comply. But I'm starting to realize that I have a choice
It's like I'm a slave to the people around me, forced to prioritize their happiness and comfort above my own. I call it being a "budak" – a term that roughly translates to "slave" or "bondage" in Malay. It's a feeling of being trapped, of being unable to escape the weight of other people's expectations.
But I'm starting to realize that I have a choice. I can choose to set boundaries, to say no to requests that don't align with my values or goals. I can choose to prioritize my own needs, to take time for myself, and to focus on my own happiness.
As a family member, I'm expected to be a certain type of person – supportive, caring, and always available. I feel pressure to meet these expectations, even if it means sacrificing my own goals and aspirations. I'm often asked to help with family matters, whether it's financial, emotional, or physical, and I feel like I have no choice but to comply.
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