The concept of independence follows us from birth. We become our own person from the first time we see through our own eyes and when we can take care of ourselves. We learn independence in school, from the jobs we take, and, despite adversity, we still find independence late in life.
PHOTO GALLERY: Finding independence
Saturday, July 2, 2011 | 6:40 p.m. CDT;
updated 6:54 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 2, 2011
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