Sunday, January 26, 2025

As the Eldest Child By Jen Grace Casimsiman

As the eldest child, I’m always the one being asked to do things around the house. I’m the one who prepares and cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I also handle the household chores when there are no classes, or when I have free time. Though I’m just their eldest daughter but sometimes it feels like I’m also the mother because I often take on the responsibilities that a mother would usually do.

It’s exhausting but understandable at the same time because, after all, I am their daughter. When it comes to academics, the pressure is immense because I’m always on the honor roll, and their expectations of me are high. It's tiring, especially when I have to balance both academics and family responsibilities.

There’s nothing I can do because that’s just how life is. I just keep going, fighting, and acting strong. Sometimes, you have to pretend to be strong and independent, not just for others but for your own future as well.

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