My Mom Doesn't Let Me Go Anywhere, and It's Affecting My Happiness (21F)

I (21F) just traveled from Chandigarh to Uttar Pradesh (Mathura) for a trip, but I didn’t tell my mom where I was going. She kept calling me the entire day, but I didn’t pick up because I was busy. When I finally answered at night, she started insinuating things and making me feel guilty for not answering earlier.

This isn’t the first time—she never really lets me go anywhere without a battle. Meanwhile, my friends have such chill parents who trust them to enjoy their independence, and it makes me feel so restricted and honestly... depressed. I was excited about this trip, but now I just feel like I won’t be able to enjoy it anymore because of how she made me feel.

I get that she worries, but I’m 21 years old. I’m an adult. I should be able to travel and make my own decisions without feeling like I’m doing something wrong. I don’t want to disrespect her, but I also don’t want to keep feeling trapped like this. Now i am in trouble , i can't tell my mother that i am in Mathura , please people help me out send me some tips , i honestly feel bad that i cannot share my firsts with my mom , yes i sat in train for the first time , i went out with my friends alone and i wanted to tell her all about how everything is here but i can't . I want to cry .