My experience was the opposite. I was the first child in a rural area and I was loved by everyone. My parents were incredible. I was spoiled and it affected me early in life. The older I get, the more like my mother I become.

I'm not sure why we're here. But if we didn't grow, there would probably be no reason for us to be here. I think it's fascinating that our experiences were so different but we both grew to a reasonable middle ground.

Wonderful piece. Thanks for writing.