It does give you such peace of mind. Many women here will know what I mean when I say this.
Up until I had lived alone, I wasnt sure if I would ever be able to survive out there. I would always be dependant on my father and then husband and then children. What about my responsibility towards myself?
The smallest of things like ordering my cable, setting up my internet, buying furniture, painting, cooking, etc made me more and more confident in my abilities. It doesnt sound like much but until you do it, you never really know your full potential.
Now I know, no matter what happens…I will be okay. Inshallah.