In America, I feel like people are often praised for giving up everything, or taking a risk, to pursue their dreams. There's nothing wrong with that, per se.
But, for every person that goes far away for a prestigious degree, a distant dream, or a charitable cause, there are also countless people--mostly daughters of immigrants--who stay close to home, because family needs their support.
I am reminded of this every time I come home for break. I have been both in different times of my young adult life. And tonight, I want to honor those who have decided to stay home and be available to their family, rather than to make choices based purely on their own path.
It's not easy, sharing emotional burdens that parents have. It's not easy, being of service to aging parents. It's not easy, watching friends go off on adventures. But I hope it's worth it.
This post is dedicated to my girl friends who are so selfless and who put family above themselves. May the force always be with you!
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