Actually, I generally agree, you (the royal "you") are the only one who can save yourself. Now, I also believe another person can buy you some time, can steer you in the right direction,can help you , can even inspire you....but you're right, in the end, it's up to the person themselves.

Absolutely! I am a big believer in personal responsibility. If someone else can be one's salvation, they also have the power to be one's destruction. Personally, I would much rather empower myself <s>.