I think I'll start a new life.

Have you ever felt that you just want to get away, runaway, to a place where no one knows you, or your past. Did you ever feel that if you left you entire life as you know it behind, you'd be better off? People, mainly my elders, have asked me, "Why do you want to runaway from your life? You have it so good, so easy." In all reality, I guess I do have it somewhat easy, compared to my parents. I've sat for weeks in my pitch black room pondering how amazing my life truly is. Thinking about all the obstacles that my parents, and grandparents had to overcome that I never had to worry about. I thought about how my parents have shielded me from all the bad, and I thought about the lengths they've gone to protect me. I thought about how great it was that my parents care so much, but when I think about it, is that a good thing? Is it a good thing to protect your child so much, that they never get exposed to problems that we might face in the future? Let's face it, as sad as it is to think about, our parents aren't going to live forever, they won't be there every step of the way. Right now, I can't make a simple decision without asking my Mom first, because that's how she raised me, to always ask her first. Isn't that sad? I sometimes wish I could just runaway, and move someplace where no one knows me, someplace where I can grow up.