My traditional Indian parents expect me to care for them in old age but my American-raised sense of independence makes me want to put them in assisted living.
More people experience this than they realize.
Competing cultural scripts about family obligation create guilt and confusion about what constitutes proper care and respect for elders.
“Where Are You with Cultural assimilation vs. preservation?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.