Pssst...
Listen, I know that our “culture” really romanticizes the lone wolf, independent, don’t need anyone, do it yourself, tough it out super hero thing...
I get it.
But, hear me out, it’s totally wrong.
If it is only you against the world you can only last for so long.
The REAL struggle is in learning that we all need help.
Even you.
Even me.
The true challenge is in ASKING.
Reach out.
Say please.
Express your vulnerability, and ask for help, from someone.
From anyone.
From everyone.
There is no shame in being human.
We literally evolved because of our ability to help one another.
Because, seriously, Me vs the Lion equals a well fed Lion. (It’s a miracle Daniel survives the Lion’s Den, right? Whole point of that Fable, yes?)
And I promise you, you will find the help.
Don’t get me wrong, you will also find other overwhelmed humans who can’t or won’t.
Some truly struggling, hurting people will mock you, insult you, belittle you for your vulnerability.
You have to learn that that is their struggle, their journey, and isn’t about you.
And here is the thing...
Once you find those amazing humans that can and do help you, you must become one of those people.
And, remember the ones who were hurting so badly they couldn’t help, or wouldn’t.
Go back for them.
Ask them what help they need.
Maybe they are ready, maybe not.
But the point is YOU ARE.
And THAT is how we make this world better.
(No one said it was easy, or simple. I’m only saying that it works.)
MOD Edit: Removed swear word [SoulcuddlerZ]