Walking through life without anyone could be quite a sad and lonely road. One where many mistakes will be made, where you will independently have to decide what's right and what's wrong, what's acceptable and what's not. So admittedly, having a hundred odd friends, loved ones in your midst's can be beneficial to your survival in today's environment. When you stumble and fall, they might be there to catch you..
At the same time, as much as they can be there for you, they can disappear too. In one go, everything you know can change, and it can all be gone. So if you find yourself the somewhat mislead individual, abandoned by those who used to call themselves friends, sister, brother, best friend, soul-mate.. Constantly remind yourself, don't depend on anyone, because even your shadow leaves you when you're in darkness.