24-Year-Old Makes Desperate Plea For Independence, As Controlling Parents Seek To Shield Them From The "Big Bad World"

Parents, blessed with the best intentions, sometimes erect walls instead of bridges for their children. Rather than gradually introducing their kids to the real world as they grow older, these controlling parents create hurdles that make it difficult for them to adapt later in life when they finally gain their independence.

This distressing tale of a 24-year-old Redditor (OP) paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by many young adults who have had to deal with overprotective parents.

OP explained that they have been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder for a long time, which disrupted a lot of their life.

Those who have been battling anxiety can tell you that it's no mean feat, and the world can indeed be a daunting place for them. Thus, it's natural for parents to want to shield such children from potential harm.

However, there's a fine line between protection and imprisonment. For this young adult, having faced life's challenges head-on, including managing anxiety and excelling academically, the sheltered environment that their parents have kept them feels stifling.

As a teenager, OP was banned from working, which meant that they had to depend on their parents for everything. This wasn't much of a problem at that time, but now that OP is 24 and preparing to graduate from college, it feels absurd that their parents are adamant about keeping them shielded from the "Big Bad World."

Despite OP's efforts to become independent, their parents have found numerous ways to frustrate them, even to the point where they have to quit any job they get.

Indeed, OP has demonstrated resilience, capability, and a commitment to betterment over the years. Yet, their parents' consistent resistance, symbolized by the phrase "you're not done cooking yet," reflects a hesitation to let them spread their wings and fly.

At this point, OP has grown sick of living under their parent's control and is preparing to force their way out of the nest, with or without their parent's blessing.

Scroll down to find out how the story unfolds.