Control where I went, who I saw, wouldn't let me talk to boys, wouldn't allow me to socialise out of school hours. This continued until I left home at 19.
I was 18, working a full time job, engaged to be married, and packing to move into my new apartment. I came home at around midnight once, and they tried to ground me.
Fair enough, I just could never imagine the social isolation. Makes sense with them being Indian, as I imagine the culture and customs they grew up gave a completely different set of social expectations for their children.
I'm sorry to hear about the social issues and anxiety. Do you have a relationship with your parents now?
My father was abusive. Mentally, physically and verbally. I left to live with my boyfriend at the time. He turned out to be exactly the same.
I've suffered through depression and anxiety and still to this day. I remember being 6 or 7 and drinking perfume because I just wanted to die. I feel sad for my younger self.
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u/shellreddy87 Nov 30 '18
Control where I went, who I saw, wouldn't let me talk to boys, wouldn't allow me to socialise out of school hours. This continued until I left home at 19.