Jessica, I completely understand what you are saying...When I was 16 I was doing Miss America Pagaents for college money, and had to go to many banquets...I think, at times, people watch us more closely, just to see how we do things...That is why I learned to feel around the plate with my utinsels and/or a biscuit...I usually touch the outside edge of meat with my knife, and feel for the other with the fork...That way, I know the dimentions of the food I'm going to cut...I think it's great if someone can just not care about what others think of them, but I am not one of them...I'm less selfconscious than I was at 16, so I promise it does get better...When eating, a salad, meat, a borido, or wahtever, I cut it into bite sized bpieces (sometimes smaller) and use my knife, if I do need a pusher...My mom was very overprotective when I was young...Throughout the years, with me nicely telling her that I needed to be independant, she has eased up 100 percent...Your parents sound like they want to help you...Maybe if you explain that to help you, they must let you succeed on your own, they will understand...Sorry this email is so long, but I wanted you to know that others DO understand, and wish to support you in anyway we can...Mastering these skills is the same way you get to Carnegy Hall...practice practice practice
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