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I can’t or don’t drive

I used to drive locally to get around. My parents were paying for my cars a few years ago but never let me drive long distance because they feared I would get into an accident or get lost. I don’t miss people on the road being aggressive and impatient drivers. Tailgating, cutting off, excessive use of the horn and screaming. I used to get really angry and anxious. But I also miss being able to get around even locally by myself and have a place to stash my stuff in my car when I was out. I have a license but haven’t used it in two and a half years or so. I am going to renew it for ID purposes. My parents think the way I dress is dangerous for driving being covered up reducing my vision and such ( give me a damn break) with my hats, hoods, and pashmina and blanket scarves used as headscarves for the cold. They also think I wear too much to move freely in the car and that with my mental health conditions it’s risky to drive. I feel restricted. My parents, sister, and grandparents would help take me where I want to go, but I miss being able to hop in the car as take myself places even if it was just within a half hour to forty five minute drive. My parents never let me drive to Boston on my own and they would never let me take a road trip with my car they bought for me on my own. So for example driving to New York or further was out of the question. I never could drive several hours to many hours on my own even with a gps. My mom thinks when I move out of their house it would be best to live in a place with public transportation to get around Day to day. My parents didn’t say I could never drive again but for right now it’s not happening. Maybe even the next few years it’s not happening. I sometimes feel controlled even if it is just for my supposed safety and others on the road. You know I really curse having mental disabilities. And there is nothing wrong with the way I dress. They also aren’t sure if dmv would let me drive with my mental health conditions or something.
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Shakealot · 31-35, F
I got my driver's license at 27 years old. Never give up. I hope you learn to drive.