Older and younger siblings may think they have it made, but when it comes to order of birth the middle child is where it’s at. There is no mistaking a middle child, they stick out like a sore thumb. They can usually be found wearing 10-year-old hand-me downs and being called the wrong name by their own mom (my mom called me Bob one time, the name of my dead cat). Here are some signs that prove you are most definitely the middle child.

1. You've for sure been lost/left somewhere at some point in your life.

The classic mix-up between parents where both of them think the other parent has you. Yeah, that’s what they always say. Face it, they forgot you. Middle child.

2. You're very independent.

You aren’t needy or really a homebody. You do your own thing and check in with your parents every few months or so, just so they know you’re still breathing.

3. Getting less attention actually makes you stronger.

Being a middle child has a bad rep because you don’t always get the same attention (especially from parents) as the older or younger siblings. Honestly, you should feel blessed that you weren't put on a pedestal or coddled like the classic baby of the family. It makes you stronger.

4. Everything you own is a hand-me-down.

What’s a store? Never heard of it. My shirt is from this cool place called the bottom of my older sister’s closet.

5. Your older sibling(s) got recognized for everything.

Every square inch of my refrigerator at home growing up was covered with my genius brother’s straight A assignments. Like come on I don’t need that kind of negativity in my life every time I’m trying to get a Go-gurt out of the fridge.

6. Your younger sibling got away with everything.

They can do no wrong. You will never understand so just accept it.

7. You have tough skin.

I mean that literally and figuratively because I personally was the punching bag for my siblings both physically and emotionally. Don’t worry, fending off both your older and younger sibling at the same time only makes you stronger.

8. You fly under the radar.

And it is a beautiful thing sometimes. Other times not so much, like when your whole family just completely forgets you exist.

9. Your siblings’ best friends are your best friend.

And your siblings hate it which makes it even better.

10. You're the weird one in the family.

You have to stand out somehow so you’re just weird af. I most certainly am.

11. You're known as X's younger sibling or X's older sibling.

"omg are you ___'s sister?"

12. You instantly know when someone else is a middle child.

It's like a sixth sense, you just know.