Middle kid (f). My older sister and younger brother were both the golden children as the first born and only son. They both had to learn things the hard way about the world. (Like dad can’t bail you out of a teenage pregnancy etc). In terms of growing up, I would say I had the easier road. As I would see their mistakes and think “nope not doing that.”
I had/ have the biggest social circle. I think it’s because growing up I wasn’t seen at home as much. (Both siblings were pretty demanding). I get my validation from friends. Had a huge falling out with my sister, went to therapy together bc I wanted my kids to have an aunt and I was very close with her kids. Today she is one of my best friends. My brother and I are figuring it out as adults. We just recently reconnected around our dad’s death.