The pressure of serving as a "second mother" often leaves many women feeling exhausted, prompting them to seek out the eldest daughter club for support and to learn how to prioritize their own needs.
Tieu, an 8X mother from Suzhou, sought medical attention for severe hair loss, a condition attributed to prolonged late-night study sessions with her son.
At 23, Xuan Ninh carries bank debt and a partial facial paralysis from overwork, embodying the thousands of young people asking themselves: 'What if I never truly shine?'