What happens when you’re legally married—but living like a single mom?

In this episode of Brown and Happy, we dive into the quiet, exhausting, and often invisible reality of single married moms—South Asian women who manage careers, kids, and homes, while their partners live unchecked.

We talk about:

✨ What it really looks like to be a single married mom

✨ Why South Asian cultural norms make this role even heavier

✨ The emotions no one talks about—resentment, loneliness, guilt, shame

✨ Practical ways to reclaim support, joy, and rest If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying it all while being told you ‘have it all,’ this episode is for you.

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