A blue sunset

Between Responsibilities and Dreams My Life as the Eldest Daughter and a Student Being the eldest daughter comes with a unique set of challenges,especially when you’re also a student. It feels like I’m constantly balancing two worlds, one where I carry responsibilities at home, and another where I chase my dreams through education. Some days, I feel strong, like I can handle everything. Other days, it feels overwhelming, like the weight of expectations is too much to bear. But through it all, I keep going, because that’s what panganay do, right? As the eldest, there’s this unspoken rule that I have to be responsible, mature, and understanding at all times. I help with chores, look after my brother and cousins, and sometimes, I even feel like a second parent. There are moments when I wish I could take a break, but then guilt creeps in,what if I’m not doing enough? What if I disappoint my family? It’s a constant push and pull between wanting to be there for them and wanting to focus on m...