Girl Talk: Independent -- Too much?

Too independent? I have been told on many occasions that I am. Most recently I was told that I have independent women's syndrome. That statement actually made me laugh out loud. When did it become a bad thing to have the ability to take care of yourself?

I've underwent a serious transformation over this last year. That was probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. After the divorce, I was heartbroken, depressed, stressed and angry--who doesn't feel that way though after something like that (I let myself get out of control). And who am I to say that he didn't feel the same, too. Regardless of what was considered to be 'normal' feelings, I made up my mind that being a divorced woman..a single mother would not be what defined me; and I started to feel like I had let it. I was tired of seeing that look in others eyes; that 'oh, I'm sorry, how are you? You doing okay' look. Being divorced does not make me handicapped; or a victim for that matter! Quit looking at me as a circumstance which lies in my past. See me for who I am today. Cause I've moved on--Life Goes On! And I swore to myself that I would become a better woman no matter what!    

So here I am Ms. Independent. It took a very long time but in the end I've turned out to be okay. Actually I am better then okay I am great! I am proud of myself, I am confident, and I do a great job of taking care of me (and my kids). I will never make any apologies for that, it took me too long to get where I am.

So yes I am independent I don't need anyone for anything. I don't ever ask anyone for anything unless it's a dire emergency. If I want something I work towards it. I always try to have a plan A, B, C and D just in case. I guess some people might consider my "super" independence a problem. Being dependent on another person requires some level of vulnerability which comes with trust and I am just not there yet. I just know I need to do what's best for me and what makes me happy no matter what. 

I won't ever apologize for who I am and what makes me happy.     

Have you been told your too independent and if so what have you said in reply to that? Have you ever heard of "independent women's syndrome"?