While it's a bit on the late side age-wise to join, what about Girl Scouts/Guides?


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@Authorgirl. Glad to hear they're receptive on the mental health issues topic. That said, maybe it's another avenue for you to explore. Ask to talk to a qualified psychologist, preferably not one "vetted" by them or who already counsels your father.. because yes, they have a fiduciary duty, but since they're your parents and you're a minor that might be a reason for the professional to be less than discrete. Ask this person to help you gain a modicum of independence.. if he's any good and the situation is as you describe it, he might be open to suggesting to your parents that you need to go out more, have friends of your age outside their suffocating control, maybe learn a thing or two about life without their supervision. Asking your parents for these things through this mental health professional should be feasible and probably stands a better chance of being accepted by all parties involved than if you just went up to your parents and told them you want to break out of your cage altogether.