A South Asian Women’s Reflection Survey
A short anonymous survey exploring identity, family expectations, culture, work, relationships, faith, self-worth and the things many of us navigate quietly.
About You
Do you identify as a South Asian woman?
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Yes
No
Prefer to self-describe
Are you based in the UK?
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Yes
No
Sometimes / between countries
Age range
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18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55+
Prefer not to say
Which best describes your current life or work situation?
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Employed
Senior leader/manager
Self-employed/founder
NHS/public sector
Charity/community sector
Carer
On a career break
Student
Parent
Other
What You Are Carrying
Which of these feel present in your life right now?
Family expectations
Eldest daughter/fixer role
Cultural guilt
Relationship or marriage pressure
Divorce/separation/relationship uncertainty
Caring responsibilities
Racism or Islamophobia
Workplace masking
Feeling like you live two lives
Addiction or instability in family/partner systems
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Not knowing what you truly want anymore
Faith or spiritual tension
Neurodiversity or masking
Colourism
Self-worth struggles
Other
Which statement feels most true for you right now?
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I feel like I am living the life expected of me
I feel like I have lost parts of myself
I feel like I am at a turning point
I feel like I carry too much alone
I feel like I know something needs to change, but I do not know what
The part of my life I feel most unable to talk honestly about is...
I feel like I’m living between who I really am and who I was expected to become.
Not at all
1
2
3
4
Deeply
5
1 is Not at all, 5 is Deeply
The Core Idea
What words best describe what you want more of right now?
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Clarity
Freedom
Confidence
Self-trust
Boundaries
Purpose
Peace
Courage
Support
Belonging
Permission
Personal sovereignty
Being heard
Other
What would feel most valuable to you?
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Understanding who I really am
Making a difficult decision
Setting boundaries without guilt
Feeling less alone
Reconnecting with purpose
Navigating family/cultural expectations
Feeling confident in my choices
Having someone culturally understand me
Reconnecting mind, body, spirit and purpose
Trusting myself again
What support have you tried before?
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Therapy
Coaching
Mentoring
Faith/community support
Friends/family
Self-help books/podcasts
Women’s circles/groups
Nothing
Other
What felt missing from that support, if anything?
What made you seek support in the first place?
What stopped you from seeking support sooner?
Cost
Guilt about spending money on myself
Shame
Fear of judgement
Didn't know where to go
Didn't think anyone would understand
Lack of time
Didn't think it was serious enough
Other
Other
What type of support would feel most valuable?
One-to-one support
Small group programme
Workshops
Retreats
Online community
Self-paced resources
Combination of the above
If nothing changed in your life over the next 12 months, how would you feel?
Relieved
Neutral
Disappointed
Frustrated
Heartbroken
Unsure
Which statement feels most true for you?
I know who I am but struggle to act on it
I don't know who I am anymore
I know something needs to change
I feel trapped by expectations
I want more from life but feel guilty wanting it
Who would you trust most for support with these challenges?
Therapist
Coach
Mentor
Faith leader
Community elder
Someone with shared lived experience
Someone with professional expertise
Someone with both lived and professional experience
What outcome would make support like this worth investing in?
If you could change one thing about your life right now, what would it be and why?
Would you consider paying for private one-to-one support that helps South Asian women reclaim themselves, understand who they are beyond inherited expectations, and make aligned decisions from self-trust?
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Yes
Maybe
No, I would need to understand more
Support and Investment
What would feel realistic for a 6-session private support package?
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Under £300
£300–£600
£600–£900
£900–£1,500
£1,500+
I would not pay for this
What would make you more likely to invest?
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Payment plan
Recommendation from someone I trust
Clear outcomes
Confidentiality
Culturally sensitive approach
Knowing the practitioner has lived experience
Knowing the practitioner has professional experience
Option to speak to one or both practitioners
A low-cost introductory session
Other
What sentence would make you feel instantly seen?
Optional Follow-Up
Follow-up contact is optional and only if you choose to leave details.
Would you be open to a 20-minute follow-up conversation?
Yes
No
Maybe
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Email address
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