Chris chooses independence over relationships. When have you chosen to be on your own instead of relying on others? What happened, and would you make the same choice again?

 I decided to rely on myself instead of relying on others when I was stressed out because I did not want to let anyone know I was stressed out. Next time I would let someone know and I would not choose to be on my own again. 

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