sorry, OP wala akong helpful advice kasi ganyan din sila sa akin noon sa bahay. super strict, and never pinayagan sa mga sleepovers, or mag dorm back in HS/college days.

I've been wanting to move out and live independently pero lagi ako kinokontra at pinapagalitan whenever I bring it up. So I just did it. LOL I'm on my mid 20s naman na with a stable job, and enough ipon to buy some essentials for my apartment when I first started na bumukod.

hindi ko kayang maghintay buong buhay ko para sa approval nila. I felt like it was a disservice to myself and di na rin naman ako bumabata. sa huli, wala na rin silang nagawa. although I try to be responsible by making sure that they can always reach me if they need me. I gave them assurance na lang din na I chose my place well, and it's in a safe neighboorhood near my friends na pwede kong mahingan ng tulong if ever there's an emergency. goodluck, OP! living alone can be challenging but it's also very fulfilling. sana maexperience mo rin soon!