Feelings fade, frustrations rise, and sometimes love feels distant. But marriage is built in the moments when you choose to love anyway. Here’s how my husband’s birthday reminded me of that truth.

Let’s unpack what it really means to be the firstborn daughter: the strength, the guilt, the leadership—and the countless unpaid babysitting shifts. Join me as I share relatable stories, break stereotypes, and remind eldest daughters everywhere: your worth isn’t in what you carry, it’s in who you are.

The truth about my pain.