I know this tends to be a bit of a touchy topic but does anyone else feel like their mother tries to control every aspect of their life? My mom is great, but I feel like she's not letting me grow and experience things. She constantly controls my friendships, my relationships, my schooling and now she's starting to plan my future for me.. My boyfriend even suggested breaking up with me because he's starting to believe she doesn't like him. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm 17, and 6 months away from being 18. I'm just looking for someone to give me some advice. I don't want to hurt my mom but she's really and truly hurting me. I suffer from depression and she constantly blames my mental illness on her self and her parenting. I'm happy but only because I make myself happy. I just wish she understood that it's not her fault.. It's just my life.. I'm not her...