I think one of the most heartfelt experiences in life is discovering that someone genuinely enjoys your presence. Not what you provide, Not your accomplishments. Just you, your thoughts, your energy, your existence.
I saw a TikTok about a girl saying how she doesn't stay mad for long because either she's going to figure it out, or there's nothing that can be done about it. and as simple as that sounds is as simple as it is really.
Stop telling your parents what your plans and ideas. They get excited and discuss them with friends and relatives and it’s never good idea. Normalize lying to them until those plans have come to mature.