Independent Woman

In reading this story "Indepemdent Woman," one of the short stories from The Big Mama Stories by Shay Youngblood I learned that independence is an important value. These black women in the story set a perfect example to the narrator and to the readers as well. I learned that one has to look out for oneself. We can't always depend on others especially on a man. My mom always taught me to be strong and independent and to lookout for myself. She encourages me to do well so I can succeed in life and never have to depend on anyone just like Aunt Mae told the narrtor. I have to be self suffiecient or else who am I going to rely on in life.