Today, it occurred to me just how dependent I am on my parents, and that I would be totally fucked if something happened to them. The state of the world right now makes it impossible for young people to get anywhere. Especially one who can't drive and can barely talk to anyone without having a panic attack. AKA: Me. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I realized my parents are pretty much single-handedly responsible for all of the mental illnesses and personality disorders I have now. FML
Today, I have two decades of existing under my belt, yet I still can't drive. The idea of trusting yourself and others to not be dumbasses when you're moving at high speeds is not at all appealing to my anxiety-ridden brain. I can't even ride a bike properly. How the hell am I ever going to live independently? FML
Today, I moved in with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. I now pay 100% of the bills and can't leave because I can't save to replace my stolen/totaled car. I also can't drop my mask at home because 33 is apparently to old to be autistic, and I'm so tired and burnt out. I'm also not allowed to sleep. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that my 12 year-old daughter had to get in the driver's seat to order from the drive-thru. FML
Today, I tried to confront my parents with the fact that they're almost certainly going to outlive me unless I radically change my lifestyle, and that I needed their assistance to help me stay on track. I only realized after my impassioned speech that they were ignoring me the whole time. FML
Today, as I was about to leave home for my first sweet taste of freedom at my new apartment, my car died. I'm stuck here for at least the weekend and can look forward to my mom driving me to work. Freedom. FML
Today, I had to chase after my dad through a closing garage door to stop him from driving off fuming and doing something stupid. He recently got betrayed at work and called my mom's friend her boyfriend. I'm 27, living at home, don't want kids, no girlfriend, few, if any, good friends, likely unemployable because of resume gaps and bipolar. FML
Today, my parents finally decided to get a divorce. The catch? I'm on my step-dad's insurance and without it, I will no longer be able to receive my absolutely crucial mental health medication, on which, no exaggeration, my life depends upon. I'm cooked. FML
Today, my parents told me they're getting a divorce because of all the strain caused by me nearly dying in an accident. FML
Today, I've always struggled with communication and such with my family, so I was difficult to take care of, yet I always held myself together, did my chores, and took care of myself. Sometimes I even helped them out, but now they’re kicking me out of the house, and I have nowhere to go, and I don’t know what to do. FML
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Studious_Gluteus 20
My sympathy to you. As one, & brother to one, who can drive & talk, life is not without fears, challenges & frustrations. I can only listen & imagine the additional emotional weight of having fewer privileges of nature & circumstance. It's good that you've identified & named some of your challenges. Perhaps there is a medical &/or social intervention to address your anxiety issue. Know that you are not alone. I encourage you to seek out understanding community & assistance. We all need it. People with whom you can already comfortably function can help.
emmalou 19
You have to put yourself in a bigger pot to grow. Force yourself to get used to a new environment. go to a city. yes your worst fear LOL and overcome it. You're not growing if it's comfortable
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L0life29 6
grow up. stop blaming the world for your problems. instead of pissing and moaning why don’t you try and work on your issues. take responsibility for yourself.
stickyface 17
Life is hard. It's always been hard, and the "state of the world right now" is in many respects easier than it's ever been. It's harder with an emotional eggshell skull. Mom and Dad won't be able to protect you from adult responsibilities forever. You may want to take on that problem soon.
emmalou 19
You have to put yourself in a bigger pot to grow. Force yourself to get used to a new environment. go to a city. yes your worst fear LOL and overcome it. You're not growing if it's comfortable
Studious_Gluteus 20
My sympathy to you. As one, & brother to one, who can drive & talk, life is not without fears, challenges & frustrations. I can only listen & imagine the additional emotional weight of having fewer privileges of nature & circumstance. It's good that you've identified & named some of your challenges. Perhaps there is a medical &/or social intervention to address your anxiety issue. Know that you are not alone. I encourage you to seek out understanding community & assistance. We all need it. People with whom you can already comfortably function can help.