Hi oldsouledhippie,

I had over protective parents too. I totally get everything!! The worst one, my mother, suddenly dropped the reins though when I turned 19. It was like, in the nest one minute, and flying the next. No in-between!!

But here’s the thing: You have to go to college. I don’t care if it’s night school at the local Community College. Something out of the house that gives you some semblance of independence.

Do you have any aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins you could visit? Here’s an idea: Visit them. And don’t come back! I am not being sarcastic. My cousin stayed with us for years during her post-grad years and it was wonderful ~ for everyone!

When you leave, your parents can’t do anything because you are an adult. They can’t call the police because you are over eighteen and will tell them that you are leaving!!

Instead of listing what you can’t do, figure out what you can and how you can make it happen.

You can do it! You are (despite your parents) a grown-azzed woman!!

Inky