The First-born People Pleaser: Why It Feels Like Second Nature

Her CampusBy Zainab RichardsonOct 25, 2026

Over time it becomes ingrained in you that any choice you make is wrong and the only right way to do anything will come from your parents. Even putting yourself first makes you feel like you’re letting everyone down and you’ve done the worse possible thing.

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