So Tired of Being the Baby of the Family

I really wish people would stop treating me like I’m five. Yeah, yeah, I know it’s my little brother who’s five, but that doesn’t mean they have to act like every decision is a big deal for me too. It's not just at home, even at school, when we're splitting into groups, everyone assumes I'm the one with no opinion and always goes along with whatever others say. Okay, fine, maybe it’s true some of the time, but that doesn’t mean I want to be defined by it forever! My sister is such a drama queen sometimes too. She always has to know what I’m doing or where I am, does she think I’ll disappear into thin air if I leave the house? It's so annoying, and honestly, I feel embarrassed when people see her hovering over me like that. But at the same time, part of me wants someone to take care of me because it’s nice sometimes, you know? And then there are moments where my family does show they trust me, but I still get this nagging feeling all day long.