August 23, 2008
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What does being independent mean to you?
Independence… it means so many things. As the oldest of a drug-addict-alcoholic household, not only have I had to learn independence at a young age, I had to be the care giver. Independence is being able to care for yourself not only physically, but also mentally. So many people think “free from parents,” and such like that, but independence is also a state of mind, not just physically separate. You have to be able to rely on yourself for things. Also, standing for yourself, and what you believe in, even if you’re the only one there. Thinking for yourself, not being one of the herd. Being free of anything that ties you down.
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Comments (2)
I agree with your definition of independence. I went away to college for four years, yet I never really understood independence. Funny thing is, I am not more independent after having come home than ever in college. It really is a state of mind…
I dont think you can really understand independance until you move into your own place where you need to manage everything (bills, food etc)