First Day of Independence

Write about the first time your character had to live alone.

Being thrown into independence can be a poignant part of someone’s coming-of-age story. Write about the emotions, difficulties, and perhaps surprising moments your character experienced living alone. This could involve practical tasks they had to figure out, like doing laundry or cooking, or emotional challenges like loneliness or homesickness. This prompt probes into self-reliance, resilience, and maturity.