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by StefanBatory 291 days ago
I think it's cultural too. (But I'm Polish, not American)

I was raised by very anxious mother, until I was like 20-21, I never got out of the house unless it was for school. And nowadays I just... don't know how I would even meet people.

10-20 years ago, someone would tell her she's insane. Later, she'd be seen as a protecting parent.