Yourbirth order says a lot about you.

It’s something that shapes you as a person pretty much from the moment you enter this world.

In some ways, your birth order can work in your favor.

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But don’t forget the middle child!

They develop excellent negotiating, conflict-solving, and peacekeeping abilities from being between the eldest and the youngest kid.

Unsurprisingly, middle children are also great team players.

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Dealing with all of this at a young age can be incredibly damaging.

To achieve this perfection, she might even become obsessive and controlling.

She always wants to be the leader, which can cause conflict.

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The eldest daughter may also develop an unhealthy competitive attitude that leads to jealousy and negativity.

Acting as another parent can also bring negativity to normal sibling relations.

Accept and embrace the anger and sadness that you feel towards your parents.

Take time out of your day to reflect on the impact that carrying this burden has had on you.

Once you’ve done that, you might attempt to forgive them.

Always remember that you cannot blame yourself for accepting the role of a parent at a young age.

Take care of yourself before helping others.