my world is much diff - however my culture is not

That is because I live in US and set my own rules about how I want to be treated and what my boundaries are

When I go back home it is a completely diff matter - but I chose my battles carefully - sometimes all I say is no and stick to it - most ppl including my family members have learned how stubborn I can be - it becomes easier when I know if I don[t take care of myself nobody else will