Rachel and I had been friends since middle school, but over the years, our friendship had become increasingly one-sided. She would constantly text me, wanting to hang out or talk on the phone for hours on end. I had tried to set boundaries, but she just wouldn't respect them. And now, it seemed like she was taking our friendship to a whole new level – a level that made me feel suffocated.
I sighed inwardly, feeling trapped. It seemed like my mom was oblivious to the fact that Rachel was suffocating me. camp with mom and my annoying friend who wants exclusive
"Sure thing, sweetie," my mom replied, getting up to join me. Rachel and I had been friends since middle
I shrugged. "It's okay, Mom. I just needed to set some boundaries. And I think Rachel will be okay once she realizes I'm not going to drop everything for her." And now, it seemed like she was taking
My mom smiled back. "Anytime, sweetie. And I'm sorry if Rachel got a bit too clingy. I had no idea she was feeling that way."
Rachel looked disappointed, but I could see the understanding in my mom's eyes. Finally, someone was getting it – I needed some space, and I needed it now.
"Mom, can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked, trying to sound casual.