[quote=Heroic]
Without influence or help, no one would do well. That's just a fact. Humans are not a species that can live in isolation from each other. Living on your own and never receiving guidance or help are two different things. I never even said anything about not having influence or aid from anyone, I'm merely talking about having the right to make my own decisions.
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Living by yourself and living on your own are two different things. You don't just become something different than you've always been. You can only choose to change yourself, and what you are will follow if your will to change is strong enough. If you've ever come to the conclusion that you should not be dismissed just because you're younger than someone else, then you already know that on some level.