Passionista47

Translation:  Stuck between our mother tongue and foreign influences,  we could neither become fully English nor stay authentically Punjabi(or entirely true to our cultural roots regardless of authenticity).   Lost in Translation: The Lingering Effect of Language Shame Among Immigrant Communities 🌍💔 One of my close friends once joked me,   "If people wanted to speak Hindi, Gujrati, Marathi or Punjabi, they should have stayed back in their own country. Why come here and still do the same stuff??"   This comment made me reflect deeply, especially since it came from someone who shares the same linguistic and cultural background as mine. It brought to light a dilemma that many immigrants and their families face daily—a subtle yet powerful divide between adapting to a new culture and holding onto our roots.  🌏 Language is more than just words; it’s the essence of who we are. It connects generations, preserves traditions, and carries the stories of our past. Y...