Thank you for your responses.
SummerChild,
I remember the first time my parents dropped me off at school. I wanted to go to the hotel with them and they made me stay. In the beginning I was a little nervous, but I adjusted. Now I actually like it because I feel like I’ve grown and become more independent.
With me wanting to leave again, I think that they feel that I’m running away from them. But I’m not; I’m running towards my purpose and dreams. I get butterflies in my stomach when I think about what I could be doing and it’s depressing when I think about what I’m doing instead. I don’t feel productive because I’m not even working in my desired field. I have to do something about that.
Eduakator,
You know what is so ironic? LOL! When I’m at school, it seems like we all get along better. I remember looking forward to every form of communication. I don’t think my dad cares one way or another. My weakness is my mom because she’s my heart. I don’t mean to hurt her, because it’s nothing personal. Being the first generation college student may be another reason they feel like it was a slap in the face. Because the first opportunity I have to move out, I move to the other side of the country! LOL, but ultimately, I think that my decision will be better for my career and for my educational goals. After I graduated, my mom set new educational and career goals for herself. She said I inspired her!
I think once I actually move, everything will be okay. But as long as I’m here, they’ll be in denial.