Should I Feel Guilty for Living My Own Life?

This week on Half Past Chai, we're tackling one of the most emotional topics we've ever covered: the guilt that comes with choosing your own path when your family sees it as betrayal.

From moving out, to not wanting an arranged marriage, to choosing a partner your parents didn't pick, we're reading your stories and getting into why so many first-gen kids carry this weight. We talk about setting boundaries without cutting ties, what it looks like when your family's love comes with conditions, and how to stop feeling selfish for simply wanting to live your life.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:40 - I want to leave, but my dad is sick - leaving your family & dealing with consequences

12:36 - My mom wants me to find an Indian girl - dating outside your culture

21:44 - Moving away & ditching the norm - our own guilt