In this episode, my cousins Amaka, Ekenem, and I reflect on growing up as the eldest daughters. We discuss how “eldest daughter syndrome” has manifested in our lives, learning to set boundaries, healing from childhood trauma, having hard conversations with our parents, and forgiving family members.

We also talk about the impact of eldest daughter syndrome on your friendships, relationships, and future family.

REFERENCES

⁠What is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’?⁠ – NBC article

⁠ep. 13: i miss my friends (adult friendships, catch-up culture, and platonic love)⁠ – Making Space

ep. 06: a crash course on speaking up for yourself – Making Space