how do you become independent?
["Get to know yourself. “You can't be independent if you don't know who you are,” Lancer said. ... ", 'Challenge your beliefs and assumptions. Observe your beliefs, and be willing to question them, Judd said. ... ', 'Become assertive. ... ', 'Start making your own decisions. ... ', 'Meet your needs. ... ', 'Learn to soothe yourself.']