I was raised in a rural area by a single mother where people abuse alcohol and drugs. Give me the strength to go and find my shoes and to strive for only the best. As time went on, I always asked myself, "Hillary, do you want to live the same life as your parents, or do you want to have your own independence?" The word "independence" comes with responsibility and owning one's self. Each and every one of us want to have a better lifestyle. Our future depends only on the choice we make. Don't depend on your parents, because when they are taken away, you will start to realise how important it is to have your own independence. Nothing lasts forever, so make the best while you can.