Self-made

The myth of self-reliance is a double bind. There’s satisfaction in feeling the results of one's labour and vision. The idea that we do it alone is ludicrous. The notion of self-made crumbles when we think of the structures in our lives that allowed us the chance to succeed. We may have had an idea or determination, but there’s also birth control, modern dentistry, the washing machine and the internet that release us from drudgery and allow access to ease.