I dont know a single asian person from my generation (in my 30s) who doesnt have trauma from their upbringing. My parents fucked me up pretty bad, my whole adult life ive spent it trying to unfuck my life. Lifes already hard as it is, why do they have to make it even harder for us? Parents are supposed to help us, not make it harder for us
Came from Instagram and found the statement of mental health rent to be super relatable. It's interesting how similar themes come up both within my Indian household, and my partner's Thai household.
As a 1st gen Caribbean person I agree. When people move from their mother country and raise children in another country who then take on language and customs of that other culture, communication becomes an issue especially if the parents never learn English (their kids main way of communicating) and really try to get to know their children. I have 3 nationalities in my home. My parents aren’t even from the same islands yet, despite raising me hear they try to impose their cultural expectations of THEIR countries on me.
I have been listening to your podcast on Spotify like nonstop... now I don't even listen to music anymore. I am an English language teacher, and I always recommend your podcast to my students regardless of their age because I want them to know that there are many people who have gone through what we have been too.. many things to learn and achieve. May be you have no idea that you are all great inspiration for many people who listen to your podcast. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into this.. Love from Mongolia ❤ xoxo 😘
Can empathize and agree with all topics having experience with a sick mum and a very traditional upbringing from both parents. Change for the older gen is super hard but I found once having grandkids around really helped our relationship. However, we probably won't ever get to that 'friend' level communication.
Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you found this relatable. Friend-level communication with your parents is totally achievable, maybe you'll get there when your kids are older? 🙂
It is so refreshing to see how open and honest this conversation is. The vulnerabilities carries so much truth and it does not only applies for Asian families in Australia, also shed lights on American families. I am an immigrant in the United States and seeing how my parents sacrificed their life for my life opportunities, it engrained so much guilt in my life that I live my life to fulfill their expectations for my entire 20s and finally decided to live my life at the beginning of 30s. Thank you for sharing such valuable information that I am not alone thinking about this and we are all encouraged by it.
Gosh, I can relate to this podcast so much as a first generation Afghan-American. I can’t communicate with my parents the way I want to. So interesting 🥹
Finally seeing this topic being addressed openly is such a relief. I thought I was the only one dealing with these issues, thank you so much.
You're not alone! Glad we can bring you some relief :)
Asian parents just talk AT you and lecture. We have to be the generation to break the trauma
I dont know a single asian person from my generation (in my 30s) who doesnt have trauma from their upbringing. My parents fucked me up pretty bad, my whole adult life ive spent it trying to unfuck my life. Lifes already hard as it is, why do they have to make it even harder for us? Parents are supposed to help us, not make it harder for us
Relatable. Felt like my trauma being dissected .
Thank you for this.
You're most welcome! Hope your healing journey goes well :)
Came from Instagram and found the statement of mental health rent to be super relatable. It's interesting how similar themes come up both within my Indian household, and my partner's Thai household.
It's definitely a common theme across a lot of Asian cultures, and other migrant culture in general. Thanks for stopping by! ☺
thanks for this podcast, it really resonnated with me and helped me
As a 1st gen Caribbean person I agree. When people move from their mother country and raise children in another country who then take on language and customs of that other culture, communication becomes an issue especially if the parents never learn English (their kids main way of communicating) and really try to get to know their children. I have 3 nationalities in my home. My parents aren’t even from the same islands yet, despite raising me hear they try to impose their cultural expectations of THEIR countries on me.
Glad to hear our stories resonate with people from non-Asian backgrounds too! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience :)
Thank you so much for having this conversation
Thanks so much for listening in 🙏
Great podcast, came from tik tok. Super relatable
sameee 🤭😂
Thanks for watching the full episode
thank you, same here
I have been listening to your podcast on Spotify like nonstop... now I don't even listen to music anymore. I am an English language teacher, and I always recommend your podcast to my students regardless of their age because I want them to know that there are many people who have gone through what we have been too.. many things to learn and achieve. May be you have no idea that you are all great inspiration for many people who listen to your podcast. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into this.. Love from Mongolia ❤ xoxo 😘
Been seeing that one clip going around IG. I loved it. Very relatable.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the support :)
Can empathize and agree with all topics having experience with a sick mum and a very traditional upbringing from both parents.
Change for the older gen is super hard but I found once having grandkids around really helped our relationship. However, we probably won't ever get to that 'friend' level communication.
Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you found this relatable. Friend-level communication with your parents is totally achievable, maybe you'll get there when your kids are older? 🙂
Hi Guys, Much love from South Africa
Wow! Thanks for subscribing
It is so refreshing to see how open and honest this conversation is. The vulnerabilities carries so much truth and it does not only applies for Asian families in Australia, also shed lights on American families. I am an immigrant in the United States and seeing how my parents sacrificed their life for my life opportunities, it engrained so much guilt in my life that I live my life to fulfill their expectations for my entire 20s and finally decided to live my life at the beginning of 30s. Thank you for sharing such valuable information that I am not alone thinking about this and we are all encouraged by it.
"I tried to teach my parents English. Don't even bother." Yep.
Why are we even trying.. it's hopeless.. only thing to do is heal from the trauma..
Thanks for watching, hope you're doing okay on your healing journey
@@levelasianpod It will take time. But I have let go of toxic relationships.
does anyone know what brand shoes/ model the guys are wearing?
They are RM Williams :)
@@levelasianpod thank you!
Gosh, I can relate to this podcast so much as a first generation Afghan-American. I can’t communicate with my parents the way I want to. So interesting 🥹
Thanks so much for listening, happy to hear you can relate