Changing Identity

Before college, I had always been dependent on my parents, especially my mom, to feed me, clean up after me, and do my laundry. Since living at college, I have become more dependent on myself and learned to take care of myself better. I now do my own laundry, feed myself, and pick up after myself. When I went home for Thanksgiving break, my parents were definatley surprised at how I became more responsible and I could see how my identity has been changing. Because I was so used to living on my own, I took care of myself the whole week and my mom didn't have to do anything for me. Even though I have more responsibility, it feels better when I do things for myself than have my mom do them for me. Being at college is changing my identity and preparing me for the rest of my life.