Children of immigrants in the US often experience a unique kind of guilt, brought on by the pressures of navigating different cultures, living up to their parents' expectations and taking on extra family responsibilities. Mental health advocate Sahaj Kaur Kohli offers helpful strategies for dealing with these difficult feelings -- starting with defining your own values and creating space for self-compassion. (This conversation, hosted by TED speaker development curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)

Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope

Why children of immigrants experience guilt -- and strategies to cope

Navigating dual cultures, children of immigrants face guilt tied to family expectations and the pursuit of personal happiness.

Healthy guilt can inform moral choices, but chronic guilt, stemming from imposed values, often holds one back from growth.

Identifying personal values aids in managing guilt, fostering fulfillment beyond the confines of inherited expectations.