Leaving the comfort of your parent’s home is one of the scariest things that any person can do. It forces you to grow up. For some people, that could mean going to college, near or far. That could mean getting their own apartment. Whatever being independent means for you, you should try your best to make it happen. Will you get scared? Sure, of course you will. But in order for you to be successful in life, you have to do what is necessary for you. Try, and if at first you don't succeed, try again.

Never allow your fears to prohibit you from doing something. If you don't try, you will always be filled with regret. If you want to become independent, you will do whatever it takes to make it happen.

I get that not everyone has the strength to do this, though. You may want to always be with your parents, but that is not realistic or practical. You need to learn to be on your own so that you can grow into the amazing, confident, strong, independent person you can be. Sitting around and complaining will get you nowhere in life. You have to get out there.

Don’t throw away good opportunities just because you’re scared, or because you don't want to leave your parents, or whatever else might be preventing you from doing something that could potentially help you in the long run.

At the end of the day, you have to do what is best for you. Really take all of this into consideration. Don’t be like those other people who just sit around and complain and don't make changes. Get out there and be the best, most independent person possible.