Breaking the Cycle: How I’m Rewriting Generational Dating Rules for My Kids

In this raw and heartfelt episode of Happily Divorced with Karishma,, Karishma opens up about a deeply personal story—her own experience as a teenager navigating love under the strict and fear-based lens of Indian culture, and how it shaped her relationship with her mother.

Fast forward to today, she’s now the mom of 13-year-old twins—both attending their very first dance with dates. Instead of control and silence, Karishma chooses trust and open conversation.

This episode is for every parent, especially those from immigrant or culturally traditional backgrounds, who are wondering how to lead with love instead of fear, how to rewrite patterns of secrecy, and how to truly connect with their children in the moments that matter most.

In this episode, Karishma shares:

• The moment she realized her cultural conditioning was dictating how she mothered

• Why silence and fear broke trust between her and her mother—and how she’s doing things differently

• A tender conversation with her son that became a full-circle healing moment

• What it really means to break free from generational patterns—especially as a South Asian mom
  

🎧 Tune in to hear how cultural shifts begin with conscious choices — and how parenting can become a portal for generational healing.