While there are many positive aspects of living independently there are also drawbacks, mainly linked with my inherent anxieties of under-appreciating the support from the people who love me unconditionally. As I continuously search for purpose, I regularly find that selfish priorities disparage my gratitude towards others, as well as the guidance from individuals who understand me most. I become so fixated on myself that I frequently struggle to identify or even notice the daily hardships faced by my family and friends. As a result, with each new conscious step towards the understanding of my identity, I feel that I’m increasingly disassociating my most precious connections.