Need Advice: Mom’s Angry Because I Left Home After High School

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. My name’s Chloe, and I’m in a bit of a tough spot. After finishing high school, I decided to pack up my things and leave home. I felt like I needed to start my own life and find my own path. But now, my mom, Neveah, is super angry with me. She keeps calling and texting, saying that I abandoned her and my sick brother, Ethan.

Ethan’s been really unwell for a while, and I know it’s been hard on my mom. But I felt like I was suffocating at home. I was always expected to help out, and I never had any time for myself. I just couldn’t handle the pressure anymore, so I left. Now, Neveah is calling me selfish and saying that I’m a terrible daughter. It’s really getting to me, and I don’t know what to do.

I love my family, but I also need to take care of myself. How do I balance my own needs with my family’s expectations? Should I go back home and try to help out more, or is it okay for me to stay away and focus on my own life? Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it?

Any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, everyone.

-Chloe