The expectation of every parent for their children to be doctors or pursue some high-paying career burdens me, as my mother is one of them. Somehow I felt it’s one of her ways to force me into something that I don’t desire to pursue. The Burdened OneDear The Burdened One,Isn’t it awful when parents seem to think of us as extensions of themselves, instead of individual human beings? Email lifestyle@thestar.com.my or write to Dear Thelma, c/o StarLifestyle, Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11,46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The Star disclaims all responsibility for any losses suffered directly or indirectly arising from reliance on such opinions and views.

Source: thestar July 26, 2020 06:00 UTC