Life is too short to be controlled. By anything or anyone. Sometimes we control ourselves worse than anything. Sometimes we are prisoners of our own mind, but the jail cell door is open. Walk out. Some of us are controlled by other people. We either willingly or unwillingly let this happen. Abusive relationships include controlling relationships. We need to realize that this is not normal. Love is Freedom. People who love you give you the freedom to be yourself.
How are you being controlled by either yourself or others? Do you feel free?