Stranger to Myself: The Cost of Living for Everyone but Yourself

About the book

Stranger to Myself: The Cost of Living for Everyone but Yourself Arham Raza has spent years putting everyone else first. At thirty-one, he is the dependable son, the responsible brother, and the person his family turns to whenever something needs fixing. But beneath that familiar role is a man quietly losing touch with his own ambitions. He wants to build a clothing business of his own. He wants to make choices without feeling guilty. And he longs to be understood by someone who sees him as more than what he can do for others. As family expectations tighten and unspoken feelings become harder to ignore, Arham must confront a difficult question: what happens when being there for everyone means abandoning yourself? Stranger to Myself is a thoughtful, emotionally grounded story about family obligations, unspoken desires, personal boundaries, and the courage it takes to begin choosing your own life. Because sometimes, finding yourself starts with admitting how long you have been missing.