Vent: My solo week in Berlin made me question our family's constant worrying

My parents always freak out when I travel alone. I went to Berlin last fall and didn't call for days. They sent a million texts but I ignored them. Exploring the city on my own terms was amazing. Now I think their fear is more about control than care.

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jana_hill275h ago

Days without a single call back home? That's wild. Honestly, turning off your phone like that in a whole other country takes guts (or maybe just a big need for space). It really does sound like their worry tipped over into something else. Getting to explore a place completely on your own schedule is a feeling you can't get back. Good for you for seeing that difference between being cared for and being managed.

kelly.diana4h ago

Try keeping your phone off around my family. I did that once and they called the cops for a wellness check. Now I get why worry can turn into control real quick.