Home Girls Unite

HomeGirlsUnite
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We're Home Girls Unite, a support group for eldest daughters and daughters from immigrant homes, and this is our podcast. Every week, we come together to discuss a topic that is unique to our struggles as eldest daughters who were forced to grow up before our time and mother those around us.

  1. 2d ago

    Financial & Economic Abuse: The Hidden Burden Many Eldest Daughters Carry

    This week, we explore financial and economic abuse through the lens of the eldest daughter experience. From being expected to financially support family members, sacrificing personal goals, managing household responsibilities, or carrying the economic burden of an entire family, many eldest daughters experience forms of financial control that are rarely discussed. We unpack what financial and economic abuse can look like in families, relationships, and communities, why eldest daughters are particularly vulnerable to these expectations, and how cultural norms can sometimes disguise harmful behaviours as duty, respect, or responsibility. Whether you're navigating financial boundaries, recovering from financial abuse, or trying to understand your relationship with money, this episode offers insight, validation, and practical reflections for eldest daughters seeking financial freedom and wellbeing. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    34 min

  2. May 18

    Confessions of an Eldest Daughter: Fixing Family Problems, Setting Boundaries & Finding Joy

    This week, Kiran and Yasin explore two confessions. One story unpacks the emotional burden of constantly fixing parents’ problems while receiving little support in return. The second follows an eldest daughter beginning to prioritise her own happiness, set boundaries, and rediscover joy beyond responsibility. A conversation about parentification, emotional labour, healing, and learning to choose yourself. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    32 min

  3. May 10

    Visiting Home After Moving Out, Life in NYC & Unlearning Eldest Daughter Traits

    This week, Yasin and Kiran discuss what it’s like visiting home after moving out as an eldest daughter — and the emotional shifts that come with creating distance, independence, and a new life. They also discuss life in NYC, missing home and creating new community and friendships. Lastly, they talk about some of the eldest daughter traits they are working to unlearn. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    42 min

  4. May 4

    Confessions of an Eldest Daughter: Always taking the blame + dating a fellow eldest daughter

    This week, Yasin and Kiran respond to your eldest daughter's confessions, unpacking the emotional weight of boundaries, family expectations, and burnout. We hear from: An eldest daughter dating another eldest daughter, but noticing the difference in how their families respond to boundaries, where one is supported, and the other is labelled “moody” or “rude”An eldest daughter who is constantly taking the blame and feels stuck in the middle of her parents and siblings. These stories highlight the emotional exhaustion many eldest daughters carry, often having to suppress their feelings, manage family dynamics, and keep the peace at their own expense. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    27 min

  5. Apr 26

    Why Some Eldest Daughters Miss Out on Extracurriculars

    In this weeks episode, Yasin and Kiran explore how immigration, birth order, and family expectations shape the opportunities available to eldest daughters. Kiran reflects on growing up as a second-generation daughter, where she had access to extracurricular activities and creative opportunities. Yasin shares her experience as a first-generation eldest daughter, where the focus was on academia, responsibility, and supporting the household, often at the expense of personal interests. This conversation highlights a deeper question: What does this mean for the next generation of immigrant daughters? You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    46 min

  6. Apr 9

    Confessions of an Eldest Daughter: Dating an Eldest Son + Marriage Regret

    In this week's episode, Yasin and Kiran respond to anonymous confessions about dating, marriage regret and family pressure. This episode explores the complex realities many eldest daughters face when it comes to love, duty, and autonomy, especially within cultural and family expectations You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    27 min

  7. Apr 2

    Eldest Daughters & Exploitation: The Hidden Risks No One Talks About.

    In this episode, Yasin and Kiran explore a rarely discussed but critical topic: how being an eldest daughter can increase vulnerability to exploitation, including human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Through reflection and research, they unpack how parentification, family pressure, and cultural expectations can shape eldest daughters into being highly responsible, self-sacrificing, and conditioned to prioritise others, sometimes at the cost of their own safety and autonomy. These patterns, while often praised, can also create risk factors that are not widely acknowledged. This is not about blame; it’s about naming patterns, increasing awareness, and protecting women and girls. Full research If you or anyone you know needs support, please contact us. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you or anyone you know needs support, please contact us. Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    56 min

  8. Mar 26

    Confessions of an Eldest Daughter: As an eldest daughter, moving out feels like a crime

    In this episode, Yasin and Kiran respond to confessions from eldest daughters — opening up to honest conversations about guilt, family pressure, and emotional responsibility. We hear from: An eldest daughter who feels guilty about moving away from her family An eldest daughter who feels stuck in the middle of her parents’ issuesMany eldest daughters grow up being the mediator, the fixer, and the emotional support system for their families. But what happens when that role starts to feel overwhelming? If you’ve ever felt torn between your own life and your family’s expectations, this conversation is for you. You can watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ Book a RANT session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Anonymously send your eldest daughter confessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us:  hello@homegirlsunite.com

    21 min
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We're Home Girls Unite, a support group for eldest daughters and daughters from immigrant homes, and this is our podcast. Every week, we come together to discuss a topic that is unique to our struggles as eldest daughters who were forced to grow up before our time and mother those around us.

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  • Creator
    HomeGirlsUnite
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © HomeGirlsUnite
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    Home Girls Unite

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