Anish was an incredibly cute baby boy when he was born. Weighing in at 6 pounds 13 ounces, he had a full head of black, curly hair and a dimple on his left cheek. His big brown eyes made him, […]
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South Asian pregnant women are often revered in their families and communities. Elaborate baby showers are planned, the mother-to-be is encouraged to rest, relax and not take on too many duties, and she is fed sweets and other rich food
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This story is purely fictional and is not intended to represent a real family. Any similarities between this family and a real life family are purely coincidental. When Nikhil was born, his entire family rejoiced. In a family of 8
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The family that we grow up with (called the family of origin), as opposed to the family that we create after marriage, is where we develop into the people we are now. Our family of origin shapes who we are,
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