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How to honor religious duties when parents reject traditional care

My Muslim faith teaches that children should care for aging parents, but my parents refuse help and want to stay independent, leaving me feeling useless and guilty.

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When the people you are meant to serve refuse the service, duty becomes a burden with no outlet.

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