Independence comes

How far is the road to be Independent of parents? I use more than 20 years to get the answer. To be Independent means not just to get away from parents’ supervision and restrictions. More importantly, it stands for the time to relieve burden of a family besides other significances.

I can still recall the occasions I was told about the life pattern of my counterparts in western countries in my childhood. It’s said they will start their independent time when they are 18 years old. Then they will walk on their own way to the future without their parents’ close caring and financial support. Such style is what I admire so much for a long time. I have dreamed urgently in the past to get rid of load I lead to my family. And now I finally accomplish my first step.

I have to admit it’s quite a long time to have this day come. My 18 year-old has passed away for several years. However, better late then never. I welcome the come independence. And I will continue to move forward with it.