Human condition is a weird thing. One might say that one is alright because his person is alive and well but the truth is that this guy could be suffering because of the condition of another human being.
Although we know that sooner or later the pendulum might swing the other way way but the truth is the pain of the present will not lessen because of that. Perhaps being consoled might be an option and that is what the friends and family can provide.
Despite our opinion of ourselves, we have very little control over what happens to us.