Maybe it wasn't your intention, but I feel kind of attacked. If you want a discussion on it, maybe you should take out the part where you are proud to not be like that. There are different kinds of independence, who are you to judge? We all have problems here. I take offense to someone sounding almost like they're judging those who need different assistance they do.

I'm afraid of driving, literally I have panic attacks while trying to drive. I'm afraid of social situations including the bus with the people and germs, and my friends and parents know that if I'm going to leave the house, I can't handle doing it on my own for the most part. It's too difficult.

Some people need different support then others. I don't like burdening them so I rarely leave the house.