Dear Mom and Dad,
I just can't deal with you any more. I've been pushing myself to be what you need, but I keep just falling over instead. I cannot be the guilt-infected child I have been forever, as you wanted when I was little and still want in my 40s. I had a marriage of the same caliber and same results, which I chose end. I'm leaving out tomorrow, and have chosen not to tell you because I can't handle another of your guilt-ridden lectures. You are going on vacation and I'm going on permanent vacation. I am not sorry. May you find peace.
Signed
A liberated child