In some aspects I've always had a seperate life from what my parents are aware of. This walter-mitty type of lifestyle rerupted during high school when I hid my homosexuality from everyone who was anyone. One secrete led to another, a domino effect with no ending.
Its a choice to choose what you want others to know about you. My personal life was no concern for my parents although I have respect for them. Great respect.
Living four hours north of any family members, I tend to have my own life and my own way of doing things. Not that I try to hide anything anymore, its the mere fact the distance gives me freedom I don't share.
Of course with the yearly arrival of the parents, my anxiety level shot up pretty high.
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