Is it normal to shutdown if someone is with you in a room?

You’re normal, don’t worry. I am exactly like like with my bosses because of trauma with my mum. I absolutely avoid her company at all costs because she’ll want to have a “chat” to tell me what’s wrong with me, how I need to change, or she’ll arbitrarily increase my rent payments to her because she didn’t plan for the rates/insurance/visa bills so she feels entitled to extort more money from me. It’s crazy, she’s crazy, I’m not even interested in relationships even though deep down it’s low key my ideal because I’m so disappointed with my narcissistic parents.

You will adjust in time, and you will appreciate the mental freedom you have now that you’re free from your mother.

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