I hold that there is one very specific moment that signifies the transition from childhood into adulthood that is universal for all people – the moment you first realize that when it comes down to it, <i>you are the only person who is responsible for you</i>. That eventually, the charity of others will run out and all that will be left is your own reflection staring back at you, at which point you will need to decide whether or not to improve your life or check out early.<p>Some people reach this point early on in their lives, and others very late. Some people only reach it after undergoing a difficult period and still others reach it with very little drama or pain. I didn&#x27;t personally come to this realization until I hit my &quot;rock bottom&quot;. People never stop feeling sorry for you, but eventually, everyone stops trying to help. When it clicked, though, it changed my life. I&#x27;ve never been the same since, and I believe that&#x27;s because I made the transition from being a child to becoming an adult.