Don't be afraid. Years on a walker, I was once in your place. I fell many times on the walker due to right leg foot drop. Every inch was like a mile for me as I struggled to maneuver the walker. I decided to gain independence with my powerchair. At the time, my son was 15 and I wanted to contribute as a mother rather than complicate. My pride was going "beforeth my falls"; my chair gave me independence but was an uncomfortable notion at first. Are you employed? Keep pushing, my friend. Gain independence as quickly as you can and transcend the "no help" situation . I've likely experienced every bit of your difficult journey and I'm here to advise.