this is the first thing I’ve been a part of without them holding my hand. I didn’t realize how much I needed something of my own until I didn’t have their voices in my head anymore. They’ve been trying to control me for my whole life, you know? They’re always nice about it, but it’s still a manipulative move. It’s almost like they’re so concerned with making sure I’m successful that they don’t trust me to do it on my own.”
