What was it like, the first time you became completely responsible for yourself?

For some, you may have become responsible early on, if a parent disappeared, or if there were a war or something. Others may not become responsible for their own activities until college, or until they move out of their parents house. Maybe some people don’t move out, but still transition into complete self-responsibility.

What was your transition like? When did it happen? What precipitated it? How did you respond to it? Did it go well, or were there a lot of challenges?