'Before I was Ready' - Growing up too quickly often means carrying responsibilities long before understanding their weight. Rooted in my experience as an eldest South Asian daughter, this collection explores the emotional shift from innocence to responsibility and the unspoken expectation of becoming the protector, the strong one, and the emotional anchor within the family. Through storytelling, textiles, and silhouette, the work reflects on how premature maturity, quiet pressure, and nurturing roles shape identity, blurring the boundaries between childhood and responsibility.