Identity

I came across a question on Quora,

“Who are you without the identity of your parents?”

The identity of women is often linked to that of the family – parents, husband, children. They are expected to behave in a manner befitting the social status and beliefs of the family.

I reproduce the answer below.

I firmly believe that every relationship is ultimately between two individuals – genetic, legal and social bonds withstanding. How you react or respond to one another will depend on individual temperaments and belief systems.

People within a family can thus, dislike each other, despite the familial bonds. Friends can have relationships that go beyond structures and expectations.

Someone once told me, that we are all at different stages of evolution, and cannot do much to help another soul. Each one has to live out one’s journey. It liberated me. It absolved me of guilt about being…