where putting yourself first is so often viewed as being selfish.
I also belong to the same culture and I was taught that family always comes first no matter what. Responsibility towards family as a mom, daughter, or wife is the priority and I guess that's why because of the mentality, I couldn't put myself first. But sometimes it's important to do self-care and to put ourselves first( few cases) so that we don't get lost. But it's difficult...
Yes it is difficult, I struggle with it, but it's really important to care for ourselves xxx