In this episode I chat with my first and only Albanian therapist, Mediha Gega on some of the struggles of growing up as a first gen Albanian American woman. This is something I personally needed to hear, so if you're also a first generation Albanian American woman, I know it will be for you too.

Topics Discussed:

- Grappling with differences between American and Albanian identities
- Understanding your place in your family and how it's molded who you are
- Upholding the "good girl" image
- Competition amongst women in our culture
- Feeling responsible for our parent's emotions
- Enmeshment in Albanian families 


Find her on instagram: @medihagegatherapy

Find me on instagram: @kristinanikolaj

My website: www.kristinanikolaj.com