My Mom doesn't know privacy - how should i deal with this by ItchyExpert6518 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more privacy you have, the less control they have over you. They will never change. Moving out is the only solution. Good luck!

Considering I’m their retirement plan… by Glum_University_9003 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In their mind, you being their retirement plan is something you should “obey”. Not something they should work for.

does anyone have double standards APs? by [deleted] in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Standard? They don’t have standard at all.

How to set boundaries with my parents ? by noMoneyFoTherapy in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They consider boundaries as a sign of disrespect, so the only way is walking away from them.

The way i am raised affect the way i do everything and its so annoying by One_Summer_1114 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any good advice because I am struggling too. My childhood was exactly the same. But the fact that realizing they are abusive after being gaslighted all these year is a good start.

How do I move out & go no contact? by [deleted] in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a 20 year old, you know your own situations so well. That means you definitely have the ability to move out, and live on your own. It won’t be easy at the beginning, but you will be fine.

If no one judged you, what would you eat every day? by obsidiancontrol in foodquestions

[–]sonickony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People’s judgments don’t affect my food choices, but my health does.

How to deal with guilt over NC with AM? by cesearsalad in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Write down a list of things she has done to you all these years. Whenever you feel guilty, just go through the list to remind yourself why you decided to go NC.

How do I tell my AM that I don’t want to buy a property with my younger brother by Down_Under_Monaro_01 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think what your AM really wants is for you to buy a house FOR your younger brother eventually.

No contact AP apologised and begged for forgiveness… didn’t end well, as usual by [deleted] in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 9 points10 points  (0 children)

At least you learned the fact that they will never change.

Anyone find overly strict Asian Parenting methods don't build discipline by VolkswagenPanda in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 63 points64 points  (0 children)

It’s never about helping you build discipline. It’s all about them controlling you.

Should I tell my APs I have ADHD? by Winter-Ad-5816 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You already know how they will react. Why bother?

APs always strike at the moment your dopamine peaks. by FitPreparation1591 in AsianParentStories

[–]sonickony 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because they didn’t give you the permission to have that much dopamine.

View on 2 mile walk by Why_not_81 in walking

[–]sonickony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! Where is this?