Ive lived with parents for years now after college, and im now 28, but secretly have this fear of moving out on my own. is this normal? i feel i need to move one day and learn to live apart from the daily comfort of mom and dad after work.thoughts?

"Bird" leaves nest: Every "bird" has to leave the nest when mature. Sometimes, fear causes reticence on the part of the "bird" but the mother pushes them out of the nest anyway. Once on the ground, the "bird" notes the cat that begins to chase them and they remember that they actually have "wings" and are able to navigate life thereafter..

Separation anxiety: Along with fear of failure, being overwhelmed with responsibilities is common as the current social landscape has become competitive at an unsustainable level. Control and fear of losing it also contributes. Talk openly about it with your loved ones and friends.

Moving Out: The fear you mention is normal. Please break up the process into steps, e.g., job, apartment, insurance, etc. Looking at the entire package can make you freeze but you can do what most everyone else has to do at some point. You will be happy for the results. Peace and good health.

Emotional Dependence: I understand your “fear of moving out on my own” Wise person in you recognizes, “I feel I need to move one day and learn to live apart from the daily comfort of mom and dad” At age 28,you are going through struggle of Dependence/ Independence Please see a Therapist for goals of feeling comfortable about yourself, developing confidence; and expressing feelings to your parents.

Moving on.: That is a pretty normal fear. Living at college and living at home are both protected environments. Unless you have special psychiatric or medical needs that would prevent you from living independently, moving out will help you to grow as a person and to move into the adult role. It is developmentally important. And each success you have will bolset your confidence. Take care.