How do I honor my parents while maintaining my own boundaries and identity?

Rabia understood something we often miss: true devotion isn't about erasing yourself. She loved fiercely, but her love was rooted in her own spiritual clarity, not in obligation or fear. Filial piety—real filial piety—works the same way. You can respect your parents' wisdom, show up for them, even sacrifice for them, without abandoning what you know to be true about yourself. The trick is separating duty from resentment. When you act from genuine care rather than guilt, your parents actually feel the difference. Start small: name one boundary that matters to you. Then communicate it not as rejection, but as honesty. "I love you and I also need..." That's not disrespect. That's maturity. Rabia's pure devotion came from a clear heart, not a fractured one. Your parents deserve to know the real you, not just the dutiful version. And you deserve to give from fullness, not from depletion. What boundary have you been afraid to name?