Hi, Wade, I have a minor question for you. When I was talking with one of my affini friends they made the bold claim that those who are too fiercely independent are just scared of facing the reality that they need domestication. This is obviously absurd, but she's been taking on a larger role in my life recently and has been helping me out with medication and staying on schedule and I am starting to consider if she might be right?
- A.S
Thanks for the question! You know, it sounds to me like you are actually more independent than ever. Personally, I've gotten damn near perfect at taking care of myself, and I rarely ever need any help at all. But when I do, I ask for it. After all, what's more independent than internalizing the fact that you need help, and then accepting said help? By accepting help when you need it, you're allowing yourself not to be ruled by self-destructive impulses like pride, self-consciousness, and the like! Plus, letting her help you with some things frees you up to peruse more healthy, self-improving, indie-maxxing hobbies and goals. My advise? Optimize your independence and accept as much help as you need from her! Happy independent living.
