Dear Saje:

“Why did I speak up? Because I am important“- Yes, you are! You are important, and I am glad you spoke up!

“I made the decision to put myself first. To remind myself that I am important as much as anyone else. I deserve to be seen, to be heard and to be celebrated“- beautifully articulated!

“I spoke to my sister about it. She said I was asking too much“- I disagree with your sister.

“I am a middle child and without a doubt I have the middle child syndrome. Growing up I never received the attention, care and love that I wanted. Everything felt so conditional“- it may be that your sister and perhaps your other sibling.. and maybe parents, all got used to not giving you the attention that you need, sort of in that habit…?

(We communicated for a short while back in July 2021 in your first thread, by the way).

anita