Following can still be autonomous
Following an instruction that makes sense, or entrusting a judgment to someone with expertise, does not mean losing yourself. If you understand the reason and decide it is sound, your choice remains present.
Autonomy is not measured by how often you resist. It appears in knowing what you will follow, what you will not, and what you need to decide for yourself.
Relying on someone can be your choice
Some people do what they can alone and ask for help when it is useful. Being able to rely on someone does not mean needing someone at every moment.
A friend may compare possible places for you to live, while the final decision remains yours. Borrowing help does not require handing over the steering wheel of your life.
Notice the majority without erasing yourself
Questioning yourself when everyone disagrees can be rational; you may have missed something. You can reconsider the evidence and then choose your judgment again.
Confidence may mean taking responsibility for the answer that remains after reflection, rather than defending your first answer at all costs.
Freedom also needs somewhere to rest
A person may value freedom and still choose stability. More options are not always more comfortable; a safe life or relationship can make independent thought possible.
You do not have to carry every responsibility alone to protect your autonomy. Support and self-direction can be held in a balance that fits you.
Autonomy is not isolation. It is the feeling that your choices remain yours while you live among other people.