Woman Shares "Struggles" Of Being The Eldest Daughter, Internet Reacts
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The woman said she is compelled "to be the happiest person at home" so that her family is also happy.
Being the eldest child in a family exposes you to a lot at a young age and puts you in a unique spot. The day your parents introduce you to your younger siblings is a turning point in your life since you are then expected to always lead by example for them. A Twitter user recently highlighted the "struggles" of being the eldest daughter in her family. Her post started a conversation on the social media platform and users said they could very well understand her position and relate to her. As the eldest daughter I feel like it is my responsibility to take care of everyone and everything. From making everyone at home eat their meals, making tea and snacks for guests, handling every crisis with a calm mind, taking care of everyone's emotions, understanding everyone,
The woman, who goes by the name Deity on Twitter, said she had to always be the responsible one and ensure everything is taken care of. "As the eldest daughter I feel like it is my responsibility to take care of everyone and everything. From making everyone at home eat their meals, making tea and snacks for guests, handling every crisis with a calm mind, taking care of everyone's emotions, understanding everyone," the woman said in her tweet.
She said that she had to set an example and guide her siblings to follow the correct path. She continued, "Helping out at home and at the office, knowing everyone's likes and dislikes, taking care of their allergies, guiding my siblings in the right direction, being good at academics, handling all the accounts, maintaining family relations."