When am I me? / myLot

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@dfollin (27267)

United States

February 10, 2019 9:13am CST

It's strange when I was under 18 my mom told me what to do and when to do it as a parent should.

Then when I became an adult the government (social services, IRS, laws,etc) told me what to do all the time.

My husband never ordered me around!

But he passed away after 7 and a half years of marriage

I am partly disabled and I am back to having social services, laws and now added social security telling me what to do.

And 2 of my 3 adult children now tell me what I can do or even say

I am 57 when am I going to get to be me?

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4 responses

Kokil agarwal

@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

10 Feb 19

You have highlighted a reality so well

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (28406)

• Singapore

10 Feb 19

To be fully free and independent is our wish but tough to practice. I have managed that to a great extent. I hope you too get there soon despite the odds - siva

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@dfollin (27267)

• United States

11 Feb 19

Thanks!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

11 Feb 19

I guess they just showing their loving concern. However, sometimes it is not good to keep on asking someone what to do.

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Janeth

@janethwayne (5191)

• Philippines

10 Feb 19

I hate it when someone ask me what to do or demand me of what I will do or not.That is one of the big dislikes for myself .

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