standing on your own two feet

• independenceFreedom from external control
• self-reliantAble to provide independently
• autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
• backboneVertebral column, or courage
• resilienceCapacity to recover quickly

strength · solo · capable · grit · self-sufficient · steady · grounded · upright · balance · determination · unwavering · stable · rooted · strong-willed · confident · mature · adult · responsible