Shackles
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"As the eldest daughter in a Filipino family. She has the biggest responsibility- the heaviest burden. The person who will stand as a parent, as a role model, should be the best among the best. Failure is a dishonor to oneself. High grades, perfect appearance, medals, trophies, certificates, and events, always present and will always have the highest ambition. A doctor, a lawyer, a nurse, and even a teacher are on their goal."
"Ironic isn't? I'm not even the eldest, but that burden is on me," she mockingly said.
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