Beautiful essay, Ryan! I see so much of my story reflected in yours (my mom also wanted me to be a doctor). I appreciate how you talk about the community pressure--which is prevalent in the Indo-Mauritian community as well. It’s so hard to forge our own paths that veer from conventional ideas of success. Hopefully, by reimagining success and defining our own standards, we can feel more satisfaction in our own endeavors and release the pressure from future generations. Thanks so much for sharing your story and helping me reflect more deeply on mine as well! ❤️