“How do I love my family without sacrificing me?”

In this deeply personal episode, Michelle MiJung Kim unpacks the complicated layers of love, sacrifice, guilt, and resentment within immigrant families.

From financial support to emotional labor, Michelle reflects on the invisible expectations placed on her, often at the expense of her own desires and needs.

Featuring renowned therapist and Brown Girl Therapy founder Sahaj Kaur Kohli, this episode explores how concepts like filial piety, enmeshment, and parentification shape our understanding of love—and the emotional toll of setting boundaries when silence has always been the language of care.

If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I selfish for wanting to live my own life?” “How do I love my parents without losing myself?” “Can I heal without their acknowledgment?” …you’re not alone. This episode is for you.

Whether you're navigating intergenerational trauma, redefining your relationship with your parents, or learning to center your own needs for the first time—this conversation will meet you where you are.