Self-Reliance

self-re·li·ance (slfr-lns)

n.

Reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources; independence.

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self-re·liant adj.

self-re·liant·ly adv.

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Adj.

1.

self-reliant - (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment self-directed, autonomous independent - free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism"

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self-reliant

adjective independent, capable, self-sufficient, self-contained, self-sustaining, self-supporting, able to stand on your own two feet (informal) She is intelligent and self-reliant.
dependent, helpless, reliant, relying on others

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my story:

My late gynae used that word on me. It was many years ago when I had just delivered my baby. I went for my regular check up all on my own. I used to see spouses accompanied their wives. 

After I had delivered my baby, I had to go for my post-natal check up together with my baby. When the doctor needed to check me, I brought in my baby too. He was surprised to see me alone.

The nurse had to carry my baby for a while. Later after the process, the doctor commented, "You are really a self-reliant lady!"

Well, I guess I am indeed one. I usually stand on my own. I don't like to depend too much on my husband.