As harsh as those words were, they echoed in my heart,

It's great you got the message she was trying to pass across. Some people would have misunderstood her whereas she was just looking out for you and the rest of your siblings.

Depending on people for my basic needs isn't a feeling I enjoy. I like a situation whereby I'm able to make my own decisions, fend for myself and also be able to help others in my own little way.
Doing that accords respect and causes others to hold you in high regard.