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I think the reason I'm afraid of moving out is

Being sl.ut shamed by my mother, who would abandon me if I did something as "shameless" as living on my own. She already said it was "suspicious" that I wanted to stay in boarding close to my workplace. I know that she would accuse me of pursuing "other" interests if I moved out. The woman who has breakdowns over me dressing up, or going out to socialize, or on doing extra hours at work is going to create a havoc over me separating myself to live on my own and eventually abandon me out of shame. And her abandonment would leave me all alone in the world. Who would I have to help me navigate my way through life? I have zero friends. Zero resources to fall back on. Zero guidance.

But at the same time I'm afraid that living with my parents in extreme dysfunction would render me helpless and codependent forever. Yet I'm not sure if I'd be able to survive alone for long. What if I end up regretting not moving out my entire life? What if I end up regretting MOVING out my entire life?

Oh my goodness. The dilemma is piquing my anxiety. IDK what to do. I'm fcking 28 years old and I'm so dysfunctional that it's killing me. I don't want to be in this house. I can't do this anymore. I want to live on my own terms. Cook for myself. Keep my plants. Decorate my space the way I want. Wear what I wish to. I'm so done being micromanaged. I want to see if I can do it. My mother convinces me that I'm incapable. I'm so afraid to live. But I'm so curious to know if I can do these things. And yet I'm afraid to find out that she's right. I'm so confused.
WhateverWorks · 36-40
One of the hardest things about learning how to be healthy is the phase of loneliness and disorientation when we separate ourselves from toxic support systems where they help you and hurt you all at the same time. I think the only way you’ll be able to develop healthy support systems as when we let those go. do you have any options to get set up on your own?
being · 36-40, F
you need no guidance any more. Make it? If you can make it to pay your rent and bills, keep up with your job, the rest will come naturally. You can even find a housemate and share the expenses sometime ahead in the future.. I know it sounds super scare but it sounds too like the natural step for you to take in order to be able and create a beautiful life 🧡
SW-User
Only you can make this choice for yourself
But it is okay to break free from other peoples extraordinary demands of you and be your own person.
smiler2012 · 56-60
your mother is doing this all wrong sadly why all her negativity and suspicion of your motives for moving out . is she verbally trying to bully and twist your arm to stay,you know what she says is wrong with her cruel accusations . the problem is if you do go and it goes pear shaped you may have burned your bridges with your mother [buildingadoor]
I'd bet the reason you feel so uncertain about moving, despite it being the clear choice is because your mother is abusive. She doesn't let you do anything and when you do she makes you feel guilty. Abusive people want to drag you down so you're trapped with them, don't let them steal your life.
Viper · M
Just to be clear, what is her expectations and what did she do?

Live with your parents until marriage?

Because in this age that seems extremely unrealistic for the average person.
She's probably right but u won't learn if u don't live it.. fear is crippling.. gain courage because even though it's hard af trust you will not regret it.
SW-User
yeah they're so toxic, you'd rather move out and deal with things yourself than have to listen to their bs, i hated living w them lmao
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
I’m sorry you’re in that environment
I hope you do get out of there
Iwillwait · M
I think it's time you move forward.

 
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