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Episode 63 - The Elder Daughter Effect with Aleta Wilson
In many families, the eldest daughter quietly carries an invisible role — helper, mediator, caregiver, and emotional support system. Over time, this responsibility can shape identity, relationships, and mental health.
Aleta is back to explore the “elder daughter phenomenon,” the pressure to be responsible and mature too early, and how these expectations can impact boundaries, burnout, and self-worth later in life.
We discuss parentification, cultural expectations, and how elder daughters can begin to release the pressure of being “the strong one.”
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