Does independence also mean loneliness?

Alice:
You need your own capital, you need your own money and home.
Socialism is nice, but you can do better.
At least you need the option.
[this is what] I think.
14 minutes ago

Bob:
Agree’d: independence is my main goal
14 minutes ago

Alice:
Does independence also mean loneliness?
13 minutes ago

Bob:
No, it means being able to contribute to a community and not just take.
(and being in a position to help others find out how they can do the same)
12 minutes ago

Bob:
It is sad that the social structures we have in the states is individualistic to the point of insanity. People don’t create communities anymore because there is too much reliance on the shitty safety nets like the social security thing i’m trying to get on. But rejecting the system we have doesn’t get anyone anywhere if there isn’t an alternative. My goal is to get out of my shit situation using the tools at hand and then build something better than what we’ve got.
8 minutes ago