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For many families, the eldest daughter is the \u201csecond mother.\u201d She carries responsibilities, sets the example, and often puts others\u2019 needs ahead of her own. Yet the emotional weight of this role is rarely acknowledged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was this unspoken truth that inspired Vulimedia House to host the first-ever First-born daughters Healing Retreat, held on Saturday, 30 August at Berth House in Mowbray. The retreat closed out Women\u2019s Month with a powerful day of reflection, restoration, and spiritual renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The burden of responsibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Retreat organiser Liqhame Rasmeni said the idea came from witnessing the silent struggles first-born daughters carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHosting this retreat was a profound honour,\u201d she said.
\u201cTo see women step into a safe space, open their hearts, and allow God to heal and restore was nothing short of miraculous.
This was more than an event. It was a move of God , a reminder that first-born daughters are not burdened, but chosen.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Attendees were invited to wear denim and white , symbolising strength and purity. The day featured prayer, faith-based teachings, and open sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themes of Healing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sessions explored deeply personal topics, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Unseen Child<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mothered Before I Was Ready<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Daughter\u2019s Emotional Debt<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reclaiming Your Own Story<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    These themes resonated with many participants, echoing their own experiences of carrying family expectations from a young age \u2014 often sacrificing their childhood to protect and provide for siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Experts describe this pattern as \u201celdest daughter syndrome\u201d, where cultural and family norms silently assign the role of caregiver and emotional anchor to the first-born daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Testimonies of renewal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    For participant Thembisa Mekuto, the experience was life-changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cFor the first time, I felt seen, understood, and embraced in my unique journey.
    The sessions were powerful. The atmosphere was filled with God\u2019s presence, and the sisterhood I experienced was beyond words.
    I left feeling lighter, restored, and renewed , carrying not only healing but a deeper sense of purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    Building a sisterhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The event was a reminder that Women\u2019s Month should not only be about celebration , but also about healing the wounds women often carry in silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rasmeni said the retreat is only the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cWe are building a community of healing and empowerment,\u201d she said.
    \u201cA place where first-born daughters can gather, release, and be restored. The vision is to ensure no eldest daughter walks this journey alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    Participants of the First-Born daughters healing retreat, sit around a table in discussion , reflecting on faith, healing and personal growth. Photo:Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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