I was seriously ill after birth. Since then she has been obsessed with my safety and well-being. I know she has good intentions but she has to understand that (fortunately) her sick baby has grown into a healthy adult.

I don't dare go to the doctor when I'm sick, it would increase her feeling that I can't take care of myself.

I'm not a party person and she has always given me the freedom go to out, knowing that I never come back too late. However, I enjoy no freedom in other areas.

Yesterday, for example, I went on a trip with my colleagues from work. We went to the beach. I wasn't allowed to wear a swim suit. And even if I had been, I'm not sure I would have wanted to. My legs weren't properly shaved since I'm not allowed to do it myself. In fact, I wanted to get a laser hair removal treatment to avoid shaving my legs (it's so practical and many of my friends are doing it). But guess what, she won't let me do it.

Both my parents have jobs and I earn more than both of them together. I pay for my college tuition, apartment rental, etc. But apparently, money can't buy freedom since this is a game of psychological power