Silver Queen -- I think what you are going through is fairly normal. University is the time when many young people move away from parents, have their first experiences forming a totally separate identity. Coming home, where you are once again a "child," imposes many expectations. Learning to "stand up" to parents -- if it hasn't been part of earlier teen years, possibly even rebellion -- can be very difficult. I'm 57 and still scared to "speak up" to my mom -- even though she is clearly failing and needs it.

I agree with those who say how supportive you are. Definitely.

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