11/28/2025
If rest feels wrong for you… there’s a reason.
Eldest daughters were never taught that rest was allowed.
You were taught to be useful, responsible, available, and “on” at all times.
So now, when you try to slow down, your body confuses rest with danger.
Not because you’re dramatic.
Not because you’re high-strung.
But because you were conditioned to stay ready.
Here’s the truth:
You deserve rest without earning it.
You deserve help without guilt.
You deserve peace even when others still need things.
Rest is not selfish.
Rest is repair. 💜
Save this for later & tag another eldest daughter who needs this reminder.
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