I have had reason to tell someone recently that I am actually really strong because I am asking and accepting help instead of weak because I am on a path few would dare to take.
There is this image out there that if you need help and can’t depend on just yourself, then you are weak. As jadecat9 said when we were chatting, “There is only strength in asking for help when you need it…and even more in accepting it when offered.”
Depending on others when you don’t need to might be weak but reaching out when you do need it can actually be a sign of strength.
No, my life is not good right now. I am not handling it all that well. But maybe it will be much better than before when I get through this.
Asking/Accepting Help
Yes, it does take courage to ask for help and to accept it when it’s offered.
It’s something I have extreme difficulty doing. I was always told not to for help other than small things like, “Could you open the door, please, my hands are full.” Mom always told me that asking for something was rude.
FWIW, I’m offering to help in any way I can. I’m lousy at offering advice, but I am a good listener.
- D
I hope your life does get better. And, you’re right. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, any more than a wolf is less a wolf for belonging to a pack.