Describing my relationship with a family member

Since my departure from my mother's home, things haven't been the same between me and her. I notice that now she doesn't have the same care as she used to have when I lived there. Anyway, it's not that she doesn't treat me as her son anymore, it's not that at all! But we as their children know when something is not right. It has been almost three years since I left home to live my own life in my own apartment, and to teel you the truth, it was quite difficult at the beginning. However, I have to say that thing are pretty good between us now, and that is what matters to me right now!

Paraphrasing someone famous

"The whole idea of geisha is a great metaphor for being an entertainer, because on one hand you're privileged, but on the other hand you're a prisoner". By Madonna.
Madonna points out the two sides of being a very famous artist like her. These two sides have advantages and disadvantages. The advantages might be the fortune, the money whereas the disadvantages could be the lack of privacy, the constant pursuing by the paparazzi, etc.