Be Yourself First, Then a Daughter

Zhou Xiaoning has long covered all her mother’s expenses and taken care of her alone. Yet her mother favors her brother and sister‑in‑law, taking her sacrifices for granted. Learning to set boundaries from her sister‑in‑law, she draws clear lines for her support obligations and rebuilds her own life. As she sorts out family responsibilities, she finally understands: only when she treats herself well and fulfills her own life can she be a daughter with equality and peace of mind.