All my friends can talk to her parents and I feel like I can't because I don't like her and I don't want to have anything to do with her or interact with her more than I absolutely have to. She's overprotective and she's a control freak and she's always getting mad, not about unreasonable stuff I'll admit but she's just so uptight and she's not fun at all, ever.

For what it's worth... Much of what you wrote brings back memories. I didn't "hate" my mom, but we sure didn't get along while I was between the ages of 14 and 24. Not unique or strange... Most of my female friends felt the same way at that age.

I am surprised that your therapist is telling you that your feelings are abnormal. During our teen years we are trying to become our own individual selves. At the same time, our parents still want to protect us and are doing their best to give life lessons about the possible consequences of our actions. Will there be conflict and times when child or parent wants to scream out "I hate you". Of course! It is a normal part of breaking away.

The best parents are not your "friends". They are adults who are doing their very best to provide guidance to you as you move towards becoming an adult.

My mom is now 80. She still "protects" me and expresses some very strong opinions about the choices I make. And that's ok! I am grateful for her input. Her advice is helpful to me as I make decisions.

Did I "hate" my mom when I was a teen? Yeah, sometimes I said that. But I love her beyond words today.