Jessie, a 32-year-old woman, is struggling with the expectations placed on her by her family.
As the elder daughter, she’s always felt the weight of responsibility, especially since her father’s passing five years ago. She has supported her retired mother financially, even from a young age, but recently, Jessie reached her breaking point. One night, her mother woke her up for help with booking a discounted flight to Paris, and Jessie realized her own dreams and struggles were disregarded. Her brother has never been asked to help, leaving Jessie to shoulder all the burden.
After years of financial support and emotional labor, Jessie feels unappreciated, believing that her efforts will never be enough. She turned her mother away that day, and now, her mother hasn’t spoken to her since. Jessie is torn—she feels guilty, but she’s also exhausted and wants to live her own life. She’s questioning whether she’s wrong for prioritizing her happiness and starting her own family.
