This is a kinda embrassing question to ask so pls don’t judge.
I did have moments where I like… went to the local library alone, or like an all day school trip or something…
But I never really like… explored outside alone… especially far from home…
So like… I feel scared about the idea of like… just going for a walk all by myself…
I realize I’ve always just asked parents to drive me somewhere so I never got a chance to just get in the habit of being by myself.
I don’t have a driver’s license so I don’t really have like a car to “retreat to”, if you know what I mean, like as in sort of “castle”.
How do I even “feel safe” just being outside on my own? For context I’m non-white so it’s… kinda intimidating… especially in the current context of US political atmosphere.
This could work out in your favor actually. Taking driving lessons will get you going outside without your parents anyway (I assume, if you go to a driving school) and that could be a good start to getting comfortable with it while remaining in a car and working towards a license.
Another option: could you go out with friends? Maybe have a friend meet you at yours and then walk somewhere together?
You mean driving lessons with dad lol
Driving school would “be a waste of money” my mom would say
And I don’t really have financial independence yet… so… whatever… their rules…
I need the learners permit thing… I’m gonna wanna get that soon.
No friends 😭
That’s what I get for having a stunted social development because of mom that held on to me too tightly and never allowed me a chance to grow.
(I’m introverted, and like… does anyone even talk to each other anymore after highschool is finished?)