@popsugar.official: When @Sasha Merci left NYC for LA to follow her dreams, her family made her feel selfish. In a Dominican family, women are often raised to be the glue that holds everyone together. From a young age, they're taught to be reliable, dependable, and emotionally steadfast. Their role is clear: support the family, sometimes at the expense of your own dreams. In a culture that places so much emphasis on familismo — the idea that family comes first, always — Sasha was raised to believe that her worth lay in how well she could build and maintain a nest for others to rest on. Following dreams that didn't fit into this vision for her family wasn't just discouraged; it was almost unimaginable. Presented by @AT&T. #Heritage #Culture #Egoista #Dominicana