I am not sure where to put this, but I figured I might try here. I am looking to move, both out of my home for the first time, and to another state. Now, to explain this a little bit, I've been stuck in a rut here, and I realized the reason I've been so upset is because I really don't like this state. The winters really just get me down and I feel stuck here. I want to get out and explore myself and see more of the world, instead of being stuck where I am now.

My sisters are minors and will be going to college, possibly MIT so they will be moving and so will my parents. This creates the perfect opportunity for me to branch out on my own. I know I can do it, my family knows I can do it, but I'm of course, scared.

How do you cope with these feelings and exploring life as an adult? My mom's always been there for me, and always babied me. This is part of why I need to leave. I need to start learning to fend for myself (though I already can, pretty well) but realize that I CAN do this without her.