Imagine finding your passion at a young age, only to have it crushed by the people who are supposed to support you the most. That's what happened to one young writer, who started penning stories about their guinea pig superhero at just 5 years old. As they grew older, their love for writing blossomed, but so did their parents' overbearing involvement. 😕✍️

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A Budding Writer's Journey 🌱✍️

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From Supportive to Overbearing 😟

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"It's Good, But..." 🙄

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Invasion of Privacy 😠

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No Respect for Boundaries 🚫

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The Last Straw 📚💥

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Confronting the Parents 😡

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Parents Lose It 😤

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Family Drama Escalates 📲

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A Traumatizing Experience 😢

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Punishment and Humiliation 😔

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Will the Passion for Writing Return? 🖋️💔
After years of their parents' overbearing behavior and invasion of privacy, this once-aspiring writer has been left with a deep sense of humiliation and violation. What once brought joy and excitement now only brings back painful memories. Although many have encouraged them to try writing again, it seems the damage may be too deep. 😢✍️ Let's see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation...
Supportive commenters agree that OP's parents are controlling and abusive 😢

hallec19 | hallec19
Overbearing parents destroyed young writer's passion for profit 😢

sgdoherty | sgdoherty
Overbearing parents' harsh criticism destroys young writer's passion. 😢

WolfGoddess77 | WolfGoddess77
Parental criticism can kill aspirations. NTA. 😢

Davor_Penguin | Davor_Penguin
Supportive comments and subreddit recommendation for writer with overbearing parents 🙌

paramoist | paramoist
Overbearing parents kill young writer's passion. NTA for speaking up. 😢✍️

pablo5280 | pablo5280
Empathetic response to writer's struggle. 😢✍️

somebody1765 | somebody1765
Overbearing parents force child into choir and kick them out. NTA.

coniferous-1 | coniferous-1
Overbearing parents can kill enthusiasm. Support and freedom are key. 👍

AlunWH | AlunWH
Respect for privacy and space is crucial for artistic growth 🙌

duurrrplant | duurrrplant
Overbearing parents crush young writer's passion, NTA. 😢✍️

darthvadersbanana | darthvadersbanana
Writing can be a powerful tool, don't let anyone discourage you! 📝👏

evilsir | evilsir
Encouraging comment receives playful reply 😂

Theresajanehall | Theresajanehall
Overbearing parents ruining their child's passion. 😢✍️

OpossumExpert | OpossumExpert
Encouraging comment on writing passion with cute animal story 🐱

adshef | adshef
Don't apologize. Your parents were wrong, focus on your passion! 👍

in_the_sunshine_i_am | in_the_sunshine_i_am
Overbearing parents destroyed young writer's passion and invaded privacy 😢✍️. Actual editor explains how suggestions work. Chase joy.

Wordnerdinthecity | Wordnerdinthecity
Invasive parents destroyed writer's passion. NTA. 😢✍️

verygoodusername789 | verygoodusername789
Encouraging comment supports writer's decision and offers hope for creativity 👏

SqueaksBCOD | SqueaksBCOD
Overbearing parents ruin young writer's passion for cooking 😢

LitheXD | LitheXD
Support for a young writer dealing with overbearing parents 🙏

Twallot | Twallot
Overbearing mother destroys daughter's passion for photography 😢

SoulonFire13 | SoulonFire13
Overbearing parents take over young writer's passion 🤯

ChangeTheFocus | ChangeTheFocus
Overbearing parents destroy young writer's passion. NTA. 😢

SaicoSandwich | SaicoSandwich
Parents claim ownership of child's creativity, NTA commenter disagrees 😢

awill237 | awill237
Generational differences causing parental pressure? You're NTA, OP.

gorillachair | gorillachair
Supportive comment calls out overbearing parents, suggests therapy 🙏

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A controlling mother forced her unqualified editing on her daughter's writing.

quincess | quincess
Overbearing parents destroy young writer's passion 😢✍️

Lodgik | Lodgik
Don't let others steal your joy in creating art 😍

Enlightened_Gardener | Enlightened_Gardener
Encouraging comment to a discouraged writer 👏

proassassin00 | proassassin00
Honesty isn't always easy, but it's better than lies 👍

bluebell435 | bluebell435
Don't let overbearing parents destroy your passion for writing 😢

CrypticBogBadger | CrypticBogBadger
Toxic parenting destroys young writer's passion. 😢

Ecdamon86 | Ecdamon86
Solitary walks can help recapture your muse 🙏

Arsenicinchickenmeat | Arsenicinchickenmeat
Overbearing parents killed this commenter's passion for music 🎷

pukui7 | pukui7
Parents ruin child's passion for hobby by forcing business mindset 😢

S8tanicToaster | S8tanicToaster
Don't let overbearing parents crush your creativity 👏

Wolfy-Corpse | Wolfy-Corpse
Heartbreaking. Overbearing parents likely narcissists. Commenters show support. 😢

JadeSpade23 | JadeSpade23
Overbearing parents invade child's privacy, NTA for being upset 😢

TiMe2KiLL1313 | TiMe2KiLL1313
Support for writer's struggle with overbearing parents 👏

brennholz_d | brennholz_d
Criticism can be helpful or harmful 💊👍

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Encouraging children's book writing instead of stifling creativity 📚

AnimalLover38 | AnimalLover38
Overbearing parents destroy young writer's passion. NTA. 😢

sukinsyn | sukinsyn
A helpful tip for a discouraged writer 👍

Asobimo | Asobimo
Encouraging response to traumatized writer's temporary hatred of writing 👏

Hollybanger45 | Hollybanger45
Parents destroyed their child's passion for writing. Friends and teachers intervened 😢

justcallmephil35 | justcallmephil35
Overbearing parents can crush a child's passion 😢✍️

thenodemaster1 | thenodemaster1
Supportive comment validates writer's decision to stand up against abuse 👏

Lemon123-- | Lemon123--
Share the truth on Facebook and show your family. #NTA

Cyb0rg-SluNk | Cyb0rg-SluNk
Parents' disturbing behavior destroys young writer's passion 😢

babamum | babamum
Encouragement to go low contact with overbearing parents. 😢

JaneRenee | JaneRenee
Invasion of privacy by parents. NTA. Career advice included.

flci | flci
Supportive comment defends writer against overbearing parents 👏

kaitou1011 | kaitou1011
Encouragement is key. Lack of it can destroy passion. 😢

LadyCatTree | LadyCatTree
Overbearing parents crush young writer's passion and creativity 😢

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Overbearing parents killed commenter's love for writing and softball. 😢

Kissing_Stars | Kissing_Stars
Helicopter parents can scar their kids for life. 😢

dissociated97 | dissociated97
Respect for personal agency is crucial in nurturing creativity. 👍

ArcWolf713 | ArcWolf713
Breaking free from overbearing parents and reclaiming your passion 💪

FondofFrogs | FondofFrogs
Overbearing parents destroy young writer's passion. NTA.

nerdalesca | nerdalesca
Overbearing parents ruin young writer's passion 😢✍️

Laxilus | Laxilus
Rekindle your passion for writing, share it with the world! 📚📝

aspiegamer95 | aspiegamer95
Parents' unrealistic expectations destroyed young writer's passion 😢

pandora_0924 | pandora_0924
Don't let anyone stifle your passion 👏. NTA for standing up for yourself.

yerroslawsum | yerroslawsum
Commenter sympathizes with writer and calls out overbearing parents.

ApostatePipe | ApostatePipe
Empathetic support for a young writer with overbearing parents 😢

simmithemon | simmithemon
Channeling pain into art is a powerful coping mechanism 👏

Qwerty-03 | Qwerty-03