“I was a ‘miracle baby’, but growing up an only child came with a lot of pressure”

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“I was a ‘miracle baby’, but growing up an only child came with a lot of pressure”

By Amy Beecham

6 months ago

5 min read

Getting spoiled on birthdays, experiencing undivided attention and never having to share: growing up as an only child can sound ideal for some people. But as one writer reflects, being your parents’ only focus brings with it heightened responsibility, pressure and unexpected loneliness. 


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