I consider myself as self-reliant at a young age since I had to take care of my four siblings at a young age as I am the eldest. I now also live alone which helps me learn to rely on what I know and test myself on my capacities. I think it is important to be self-reliant since it helps people become independent and later on be able to live on their own. It is also important to be able to ask for help when things are too hard because it does not diminish hard work. Just being at home helped me learn. For example, cooking, doing chores and taking care of my family.