Alex Purcell, an undeclared freshman at The University of Texas at Arlington establishes an emotional connection by showing how she overcame her own struggles with an oppressive mother. UTA students can look at this article,and be relieved that their not alone. It is common for parents especially at this stage, to be afraid for their children. However, there are limits, and it is easy to cross them. By publishing this article on The Shorthorn, she is raising awareness of this issue many deal with during this transition. Your parents are not able to let you go, but it does take a toll on one eventually. She states “my own mother struggles with finding the boundary between being a concerned parent and getting over involved.” In the end, parents
