growth
At what age do we start making our own decisions? At 18, in the US, you are considered an adult, but you can’t buy alcohol legally. At 21, you are of age to do whatever you want, but still there is this push/pull factor we have with our parents. Or maybe that’s just me. My parents are my sole providers, they pay for everything now that I am out of school, without a job. Granted, i am a burden because they live in Southern Africa so sending me money kills them, but i didn’t choose to live in the US. I had no say in the matter when it was unanimously decided that I come here for school etc, etc. Fast-forward to today, a fresh graduate in an economic recession without a job. they want me to move to Botswana, go live with them, apply for a job and make a living out of that. Imagine the shock factor my body,mind and spirit have to take ALL over again. Moving is not easy. I hate moving. Now I am even more determined to succeed to show my parents that I am over the free ride. I admit, maybe the fact that they help me out hinders me, but right now, right this moment, it is a necessary evil. Either way, enough with the pity parties. Life aint that bad.
