That's not from lack of men. You and Shun survived so it sounds to me like she was protecting you.

Women can be strong just like men, but anyone needs training and less women receive it because some of them have different priorities. Take how you're a kid. Kids are supposed to be protected most of all, but you still have to be strong on your own, ne? Waiting around for help won't always come and even if it does, you can't protect anyone else like that. Everyone has someone they want to protect, beyond just themselves.