Seeking someone who might understand
I’m 28 and I don’t drive. I had drivers Ed in high school, because my parents wanted me to drive. I didn’t like it, driving in general. I had my permit 2 years and it took me a year to even get the to the idea of being okay with it, and then I couldn’t get anyone to drive with me. one instance of sheer panic hsppened when my dad was trying to drive with me, birthgiver in the backseat backseat driving and I think the mental breakdown I had in the backseat on the drive home was me realizing I didn’t think I could do it. I also found out I didn’t have depth perception and that made driving 10x scarier for me and I never could explain it until learning about it. (Plus intense anxiety) So I havent driven since that One time. I do have transport to work, it was volunteered by my parents back when I moved out, mind you, and the birth giver on many occasions makes it feel like I’m a burden, even though she’s the one that offered. I don’t live in a city where public transport is great, but I can walk most places. I’m constantly real like I’m not a real adult because I don’t drive and I just need to talk to someone who understands. It’s both a choice and medical reason for me not to drive, and I’m tired of being frowned on for it, or feeling judged. I just am hoping that I can talk to someone who understands. Thank you.