No man is an island. 
Nothing happens in isolation.  You
could not survive alone.  Dependency is
not a bad thing.  It helps to reveal the
interconnectedness of all things.  Give
gratitude always for those who have gotten you to where you are now.  Some of them you would not think to thank,
but when you pause to reflect, you will see that it is precisely those who you
feel deserve no thanks who deserve it the most. 
All is connected.  All those in
your path lead you to grow.  Be grateful,
and let it show.