The Early Bird Catches the… Peace? Daughter’s Unorthodox Strategy to Escape Overbearing Mother

Ever had to share a living space with someone who just doesn’t understand boundaries? Well, our heroine found herself in such a predicament when she had to move back home from college due to the pandemic. Her mother, a demanding woman with a penchant for video games and a lack of respect for personal space, turned our heroine’s life into a constant game of ‘hide and seek’. Her solution? Waking up at the crack of dawn to enjoy a few precious moments of solitude. But when her mom catches on, things get a little… heated.

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The Early Bird’s Dilemma: A Quest for Peace Amidst Chaos

So, our early-rising heroine finds herself in a tricky situation. She’s just trying to carve out a little morning serenity in a house ruled by an overbearing, video game-loving mom. But when her secret morning ritual is discovered, she’s faced with the wrath of a sleep-deprived mother who just wants to hang out. Now, she’s questioning if her quest for peace makes her the bad guy. But is it really wrong to want a little ‘me time’? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

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Morning person mom learns to give daughter space

Schedule time away from mom for self-care and personal growth ✨

Escaping toxicity and setting boundaries: a difficult but necessary journey ✨

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