Were you very difficult/rebellious as a teen?

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My mother was extremely controlling and criticized me from the moment I awoke until the moment I went to sleep. I couldn't even breathe correctly.


For this reason I back talked constantly and was generally unpleasant to be around. I was always looking for a way to get away with stuff, such as stay out too late and not being caught or having a guy over when my parents were out ( a huge no-no). I wasnt even allowed to eat certain things at certain times so I found myself buying my own food and hiding it or consuming and lying about it. I just think I needed some autonomy.


Overall, on paper, I was a good kid. Great grades, great attendance, had my own side business for income, and trained for a sport to the point of being highly ranked in the U.S.


But geez my mouth and open disdain for my parents. That must have hurt their feelings but I was a kid and I assume reacting. It was so bad I was sent to live my aunt states away for a year at 15 - what do you know? That family found me a total delight everyday! Imagine that.