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Unsaid Expectations


I am the daughter of two immigrant parents. 

I have the pressure of being everything they weren't able to be.

I must fulfill my dreams and meet their expectations.

There is no room for error.

I have to be the ideal big sister to three younger siblings.

I'm scared.

I'm scared that their sacrifices will be in vein.

I'm scared that I will disappoint them.

But I will make them proud.

I will be successful because my parents need me to be.

I will make it for all of us.

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