I am a middle child, and bear all the classic hallmarks of one: am creative, and thoroughly non-conformist, and am the arbiter in a lot of arguments between other family members. I always had to play the peaceckeeper/ level-head/ sensible (without being controlling) one.

As the oldest girl in my family, and awful lot of responsibility was laid on my shoulders at a fairly young age. A LOT was expected of me, and perfection (that unattainable goal) was high on the list.

I'm learning now how to shake off the weight of that last one.