I hate being the middle child. All the attention is always on the oldest and youngest children. And even though I am not a kid anymore and I’m a little older, it still hurts knowing i am still not being acknowledged and appreciated.
I have middle child syndrome and I’m grown it will make you have thick skin and more successful just do you and go after what you want without their approval and everything will change. Changed for me now I’m the favorite you have to stop trying to make them see you do you.
I'm middle too...and hon, YOU are acknowledged and appreciated by your friends and adoptive family...because you are kind, genuine, don't take BS, a peacemaker, strong and "have your own mind"...I thought "being middle" was a curse when I was a teen...I hear you. It gets better. I am now only oldest, since oldest sibling, my brother passed away at such a young age...younger sister. I've learned patience with myself and others and for the most part, probably nearly the most successful financially and in life as my dear brother; and WAY more than my sister may ever hope to be; she isn't talking to me right now.
I can understand that. I have older twin siblings. There are family members that don't know me, even when I'm standing next to them. One great aunt thought I was my mom's grand child. So that's hurtful..I get how you feel.