Repressed, but breaking out!

[KnittingSister]

I feel as though I've been repressed all my life, too scared to do anything wrong, always expecting to be told no or told off. I've had enough of being a good girl and want to rebel. So, what can I (legally!) do to be rebellious or less repressed?

You could always go and see Napalm Death 😀
Seriously, they are very good if a somewhat acquired taste.
https://www.stereoboard.com/napalm-death-tickets

Well, what have you always stopped yourself from doing?

Good question!
Anything that someone might not like, cos that's what my mother always said, "don't do that or people won't like you"
On holiday recently I went skinny dipping, never done that before, always thought that people wouldn't approve, actually nothing happened, which was marvellous.

Personally I wouldn't discount the illegal stuff.

Interesting 😁 are you able to elaborate??

What are your age and interests currently. Are you in a relationship?

I wouldn't say no, but I'm not close by, I'm Bristol area, but would consider similar, closer.

But some people aren’t going to like repression, so where does that get you?

Well I didn't like repression, turns out it's messed me up, now would like to see if I can do some new things

Married, adult children with own places. Age 50's, hobbies walking, dogs, I'm a teacher (can't bring the profession into disrepute!)

Have you ever wanted a piercing?

Things like hair cuts, piercings, tattoos.
Try a new, totally left field hobby.
Make sure you’re dressing the way you want to not how you think 50 year old teachers dress (at home anyway!)

Keep your library books beyond their return date.
Join a profanity embroidery group.
Tell your mother how horrible it was to be told "don't do that or people won't like you"
Join a group who campaign about something you feel really strongly about and then go to protests and shout, scream, wave a flag and blow a whistle.
Hand your notice in and bugger off somewhere fantastic with your husband for a year. (Read The Salt Path or Burn by Ben Short for inspiration)

Attend a let women speak event and become a feminist activist.

What about a festival? WOMAD would be a nice one to start you off!

https://www.lovesavestheday.org/

https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/old-market-assembly/fri-8-mar-fun-it-up-bristol-reggae-weekender-2024-90961#e90961

https://www.womad.co.uk/

Some excellent ideas here, will think about talking to my mother, hair colour is definitely an option and I am leaving husband at home this year for a few months while I go off on an adventure. I've read salt path, will look for burn, thank you

Womad sounds interesting, we have been to Greenbelt, but I'm not sure that's sufficiently rebellious!

Can I join in with you OP I could describe myself similarly. A typical INFP who always feels they have to be good and do the right things.

The more the merrier!
I plan to be more alert to check why I am doing or not something. Is it my own preference or am I doing it to please someone else?

They to catch that thought "ooh I could never" then do it. It can lead you some marvellous places.

If you like walking, how about trying wild camping. Or just camping on your own somewhere tranquil. There's a lot to be said for taking time completely on your own.

That sounds like an excellent idea, I'll try to do some 'ooh I could never' things 😁