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Jul 06, 2012, 10:37 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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I wonder if PART of the guilt is the fact that you HAVEN'T become independent of your parents, and gone out on your own. I don't know how old you are, as that would make a big difference. If you're newly out of school or college, then it wouldn't be expected that you'd be on your own quite so soon. But if you're in your late 20's or 30's, then yes, most people would be out and on their own by now. And most folks would have their drivers' license by now too. 
If your parents had high expectations of you and wanted you to join the family business -- that's kind of unfair, as YOU have a life too, and it all depends on what YOU want to do. You shouldn't feel guilty if you chose NOT to join the business. And if you DID join the business, what is there to feel guilty about? I guess I don't understand the guilt either. You would be better served by asking your parents to take you to a thrapist to see where this guilt is coming from -- you can't continue suffering like this.  It's not fair to you.
Make the call to a therapist, and get an appointment soon. I wish you the very best. God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee
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