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Breaking free: when family demands become a burden

Congratulations on your promotion!” Dad raised his glass to toast, yet his smile failed to reach his eyes. I glanced around the dinner table. Mom sliced the Olivier salad with meticulous care, her movements suggesting obligation more than delight. My brother Maxim picked at his food, seeming displeased, while his girlfriend Alina was engrossed in … Read more