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Love Is Blind & the First-Born Daughter Effect: Why Sisters Hold So Much Power in Relationships
If you watched Love Is Blind Season 8 and felt like the real drama wasn’t in the relationships but in the sisters' reactions, you’re not alone. From Lauren’s engagement drama to Monica’s sister raising red flags, first-born daughters played a powerful—and often misunderstood—role this season. But were these sisters really 'meddling,' or were they just doing what they’ve always done: protecting their siblings like it’s their job?
First-born daughters aren’t just family members; they’re caretakers, problem-solvers, and unofficial therapists. And while that influence is strong, so is the pressure. In this post, we break down the Love Is Blind sister effect and why being the family guardian can be both a superpower and a heavy burden.
How Misogynoir Contributes to the Experiences of Black Women
Misogynoir is a term used to describe the intersection of anti-black racism and sexism that affect Black women daily.
What Can We Learn About Trauma Triggers From Hulu’s Hit Show, Queenie?
Triggers have a way of making you feel helpless but just like Queenie, it is a natural response and warning sent from our nervous system.
WTF did she marry and why?
If you haven’t heard about the saga of Reesa.Teesa and her “WTF Did I Marry” series, then let me catch you up. @reesa.teesa is the tiktok account of a Millennial Black woman named Teresa from Atlanta, GA (@reesamteesa on IG).
The bear uses trauma to fuel culinary perfection
The Bear uses Trauma to Fuel Culinary Perfection
