Being the oldest sibling in my family, it has been hard to ever get privacy. There have been times when friends come over and I just want to hang out with them in my room or downstairs, but again no privacy from my younger brother or my parents. I understand and accept that I am a girl and that my parents want to protect me but, protecting me does not mean that there has to be an invasion of privacy.
So what does privacy mean to me? It means being able to enjoy and explore my own life. I know that my parents and my brother want to see the best for me. I know that my parents do not want me to go down the same path they went, or better yet want me to have a better life than they did. I appreciate that and value that my parents love me so much to be concerned about my life and the choices that I make. However, that does not mean I am not entitled to my own privacy.
So what is it that I want from everyone around me is to let me be me. Let me have the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. I am not asking to be left alone and not cared for but to be seen and to be seen as someone that will make the right decision when needed. So please let me have privacy!
I completely agree with you. I am the exact same way, I am the most private person, even with my closest friends, I am never one to show emotions or express whatever it is that's on my mind (unless under the influence probably). I agree! People have the right to make mistakes, and I can relate to you so much on that! I would love to just have my own thoughts, do my own thing, and write about whatever it is I want to write about. To keep something just for yourself I think is lost in todays time, but it is such an important aspect. It keeps you grounded and can help you heal from things, without putting all that pressure onto the people around you. Love your piece! Just so you know you're not alone, I am the exact same way.
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