You cannot expect me to
learn
something just by you telling
me what is so.

I need to
live
in order to
learn.

You have experienced things
& you expect me to learn from your mistakes.

I'm afraid I have to make
my own mistakes
In order to learn from
my own mistakes.

I cannot and should not be
prevented
or
"saved"
from my own decisions.

This is not a
rebellion.

This is not a
protest.

This is not an
opportunity for
disobedience.

This is me trying.

This is me transitioning.

This is me   t r y i n g
to grow.

This is me   t r y i n g
to be independent
(don't you want me to be?).

This is me   t r y i n g
to live my intended life.

This is me   t r y i n g
to learn.