Opening Topic for Open Chat Night:  Family relationships - supportive, overwhelming or nonexistent?

My family has always been supportive of me, and I know I can always count on them.  However, I sometimes become frustrated and feel as if I’m not as independent as I should be. 

As I get older (and wiser), I am realizing that my lack of independence is more my fault than my family’s.  Everything they have done for me is out of love and care, not because they want to control me. I am used to them helping me with everything and, even though I don’t like it sometimes, I seldom take a stand and make my own decisions.  I guess this is my comfort zone and it’s difficult to get out of it.  I know my family will always be protective, but I also know they would probably loosen up a little if I would take the initiative.

The good news is I couldn’t be luckier to have my family, and each day I work on improving myself and my independence.

For chatroom users, share your story about being part of a family, and the affect they have on your life.

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