Why Children of Immigrants Feel Guilty Setting Boundaries

In this episode, Filimon talks about why many children of immigrants, especially in Habesha households, struggle to set boundaries and often feel guilty choosing themselves. He discusses the pressure to be a “good” child, how culture and family expectations can make saying no feel disrespectful, and how this dynamic affects identity, mental health, and personal relationships.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039FOLLOW ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/valmaddoxaero?igsh=MWJraWRoYmE4aXN6Mg==TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@val_maddox_music?_t=ZT-8yRqOSfTGFj&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast shares personal opinions and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as professional or medical advice.