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[superchick9]

Let me preface this entry by saying that I love my parents, and I am infinitely grateful for all that they have done for me, the sacrifices they have made, the countless times they have protected me, and the numerous times they have encouraged and pushed me to take opportunities

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[griffon_scribe]

I think its only natural Michu. You're an adult now (or as adult as you can be smoking under a bridge in the park) and your parents dont want to part with their first kid.

It was the same way when Anthony went to C-bus. My parents wanted to see the apartment, talk to the managers, check out the area, buy him groceries, make sure the funiture was in order, basically do what theyve been doing for the last 20+ years. They are only doing what comes natural.

When it comes down to it, this is really your choice. You need to decide what is best for you. Part of being an adult is voicing your opinions and owning what you believe. If you want to fold this time and have your epic adventure next time then do so and enjoy the last real family trip you guys will probably have, but if you feel you need to do this alone then you need to approach your mom as a woman and not as her little baby and tell her how you feel.

Its not easy, it never is when you are an adult, but its all part of the rite. Its not being selfish, its being mature. And it isnt going to stop.

As we speak my dad is working side jobs so that he can buy a ticket out here to make sure that Im okay and that I can make it in Japan. It doesnt matter that by the time he can get here I will have been living in Japan for nearly a hear and will have spent roughly 2 of my 23 years of life overseas. We're their kids, and they will always worry about us. Hell, my grandmother still calls my dad from time to time to check up on him and he's 50. Your mom is never going to naturally back off and respect your space until you show her that you're ready to venture of on your own.

I can respect your family for wanting to go with you but this is your journey and your adventure and they can only be in it as much as you allow them to be. If you dont want them meeting your teachers and wiping your bottom then you need to tell them in a mature and respectful manner.

Good luck kid. I hope it goes well. You're a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for...I think you'll be fine.