I have a huge family that is always in they way. I know they love me very much, and I love them too. But I am 18 years old, and need some space. I do not know why they do not understand that I want to grow up. I want to move out, and get a boyfriend. But they are so strict. I have four brothers, and three sisters. My house is really small too, so there is no place for me to be alone. I do not have a cell phone, because my parents think I will abuse it. I have thought about running away, but I have no money or places to go. I am so stuck because of this. A boy asked me out a couple of weeks ago, and I had to turn him down. It made me so sad. And then at school, all of my friends get in the way and ask me all these questions about why I have no freedom. I just.. have no space. Not at home, not at school. Not anywhere. I am a senior in high school. Why can’t they see me as an adult?
I don’t think you should let your family stand in the way of having a life. I love my family a lot but there came a day in time when I had to leave their lives to them and live my own. I think when you are really ready to leave home, you will make it possible.