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SUMMARY:Chalo Baatein Karen (“Let’s just talk”) - The Love We Show\, 
 The Love We Don’t
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 16\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm\nLocation: Ce
 nterville Comm. Center and Park\, 3355 Country Drive\, Fremont\, CA 94536\
 nContact us: info@rcoz.us\n\n“Excellent talk\, very informative and insp
 iring. We need more of these!” - Attendee\n\nOn February 16th\, Rcoz hos
 ted its fourth Chalo Baatein Karen™ (“Let’s just talk”) event at C
 enterville Community Center in Fremont. The topic—The Love We Show\, The
  Love We Don’t—struck a deep chord with the South Asian community.\n\n
 The evening began with warm chai and cookies\, allowing attendees to conne
 ct before diving into a conversation led by Rcoz founder Roopali Rajvanshy
  and featuring Rcoz advisor\, psychiatrist Dr. Seema Sehgal. She opened th
 e discussion by shedding light on a cultural paradox—South Asian familie
 s experience love deeply\, yet outward expressions are often frowned upon.
  Love is demonstrated through small\, indirect acts rather than words\, le
 aving many unable to openly express affection\, especially with their pare
 nts.\n\n\n\nDr. Sehgal unpacked the emotional weight this carries into adu
 lthood. Women\, in particular\, are raised with ideals of devotion\, duty\
 , and sacrifice\, often putting their aspirations aside for family. Meanwh
 ile\, children growing up in Western societies face the challenge of balan
 cing individual freedom with traditional expectations. Love\, she pointed 
 out\, can also become a tool of control—parents steering their children
 ’s choices in education and marriage\, leading to deep-seated conflicts.
 \n\n\n\nBut there is a way forward. Dr. Sehgal urged attendees to be the p
 erson they want the other to be—to take the first step in expressing lov
 e\, even if it isn’t reciprocated immediately. This sparked a flood of p
 ersonal questions from the audience\, making the discussion so engaging th
 at it went 20 minutes over time!\n\n\n\n“How important do you think touc
 h is in expressing love? My family is open\, but my husband's isn’t\, an
 d they disapprove when I sit close to him\,” one participant asked.\n“
 As an introvert\, I struggle to express emotions. Now\, my teenage son is 
 emulating me\, and I’m worried. How do I break the cycle?” another par
 ent shared.\n\nDr. Sehgal’s insights resonated deeply: “Our job as par
 ents is not to clear the path so our children never fall\, but to show the
 m the pitfalls and be there when they need us.”\n\n\n\nWith open hearts 
 and minds\, attendees left with not just answers\, but a newfound willingn
 ess to start conversations that matter.\n\n\n\nChalo\, baatein karen—bec
 ause talking is the first step to healing. This free event is a step towar
 d building awareness and acceptance for better mental health in the South 
 Asian community. Those wishing to support Rcoz\, please know that every do
 nation will have a direct impact on our programs and initiatives. To donat
 e\, [click here] .\n\n
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