CrystalSteph, I can relate to EVERYTHING you just posted about! I also grew up with overly protective parents and was a very obedient daughter...now that I'm married and living with my husband, I still don't feel like I have the freedom to do all the things I've ever wanted to do because my anxiety holds me back greatly...I also have an extreme fear of driving, I could write a very long list of all the things that I worry about when it comes to driving...feel free to pm me if you would like to talk more, I'm here for you friend

but I think going to see a therapist would be a great first step...I'm in the process of getting started with therapy but I have done it before and it truly helps! Based off of your last post, I see that you have great goals & the desire to live the life you want....I think that with the help of a therapist and supportive people in your life, you'll be able to reach your goals