As an Indian mother of two energetic boys, 6 and 3, and working full-time, my days are usually loud, busy, and full of responsibilities. Between office deadlines, school schedules, cooking meals, and managing a home, it often feels like everyone needs a piece of me all the time. For years, I believed that being a “good mother” meant putting others first. In many Asian cultures, we grow up watching our mothers sacrifice endlessly for the family.