FIRST BORN CHRONICLES: A Legacy of Love, Labor & Lessons

First Born Chronicles: A Legacy of Love, Labor & Lessons By Dr. Selena Smith, PhD & Serenity Smith She was the strong one. The reliable one. The daughter who knew how to care for everyone except herself. Until she realized... legacy shouldn't hurt. First Born Chronicles is a powerful, emotional memoir and generational conversation between a mother and daughter both first-borns, 24 years apart exploring the invisible weight of being the "eldest" in a family, and what it means to finally lay that burden down. Told through 14 rich, story-driven chapters, Dr. Selena Smith a Mississippi-raised PhD, mother, and eldest daughter unpacks a life of unspoken expectations, early parenting, and self-sacrifice. Alongside her daughter Serenity, she explores how healing, boundaries, and emotional honesty can redefine what legacy looks like not just for one family, but for all of us. ✨ This book is for: First-born daughters who had to grow up too soon Women learning to choose rest over resilience Mothers breaking cycles while raising the next generation Families reimagining what love and responsibility look like Anyone reclaiming their softness, voice, and freedom From generational trauma to generational truth, this is not just a memoir, it's a movement. First Born Chronicles is raw, funny, emotional, culturally sharp, and deeply healing. Whether you are a first-born daughter, raising one, or loving one this book will feel like home, like validation, and like a torch passed with love.