The Sattva Collective CIC

The Sattva Collective CIC

The Gentle Unlearning: Reclaiming Your Story in Midlife

​Day 1: The “Good Girl” Blueprint

Unpacking inherited expectations, self-sacrifice, and the courage to occupy space in your own life.

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Kiran Singh, Midlife by Design
Oct 21, 2026


​Reflection

Many of us grew up learning that to be a “good girl” meant being quiet, accommodating, and selfless. We watched our mothers and grandmothers absorb discomfort without complaint, balancing family expectations, emotional labour, and domestic harmony while pushing their own needs into the background. Over time, we internalised the belief that ou…

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