I'm the eldest sibling and feel financial pressure during the holidays. I'm making less money this year and don't want to let my family down.

This year, my financial position gave me anxiety, and I needed to find a solution. It made me happy spending money on my family, but this year was different.

As the eldest sibling, I felt pressure to spend money on my family during past holidays, which gave me immense pleasure and led me to overspend.

Once I identified the problems, it was easier to look for solutions. I started looking for gifts a month in advance to fit my budget.

I realized that I was adding unnecessary pressure on myself, especially when struggling financially. I don't need to always have it all together.

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