As I age I realise that I still let so much of my parent's beliefs dictate to me. I am four years away from being forty and yet I still allow myself to live with the spectre of what my parents think hang over me.
Personally I think this sucks.
I respect my parents on the whole, but I don't think I should always put their beliefs first, but I do.
For example, I have had tattoos for 18 years. Do you know how many times I have left them uncovered in front of them....? Go on guess ! Yes, you're right. Never ! I don't want to upset them. I have six of them for god's sake.
Also, when I had all my hair chopped off, I was worried what my mother would think. I almost didn't want to go there in case she didn't like it.
And that's pretty much how it goes really, with everything. I am getting better and standing up for myself, but there is no way I am where I want to be. I totally believe in myself...and yet.....and yet...my siblings are the same too...aren't you Duncan ?
