Help! My Mom is Trying to Control My Life

Hey guys,

I need some serious advice. My name’s Claire, and I’m 22 years old. Lately, my mom has been trying to control every single aspect of my life, and it’s driving me nuts. She’s always been a bit overbearing, but now it’s like she’s on a mission to make my life a living hell. I’m convinced I can handle my own problems and navigate through life’s difficulties on my own, but she just won’t let me.

For example, she’s constantly telling me what job I should take, who I should date, and even how I should spend my free time. It’s like she doesn’t trust me to make any decisions for myself. I’ve tried talking to her about it, but she just brushes me off and says she knows what’s best for me.

I love my mom, but I need some space to figure things out on my own. How do I get her to understand that without causing a huge fight? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Any advice would be super appreciated!

Thanks a ton,

Claire