Aug 20 2008
Ensuring Support
We all need someone that can provide support in our lives, whether that be friends, family, counselors, support groups, church family, etc.
I’ve learned throughout hard times to ask for help and support. I realized how hard this was for me. I felt that I could handle all of my problems and that I needed to rely solely on myself to solve problems, but I realized first hand how unrealistic this expecatation that I had was. Now I reach out and get hugs when I need them. I reach out and call my friends when I need an ear to cry to. I’ve even been known to show up at a friends house unnannounced just to get a nice big bear hug.
I’ve realized that ensuring support is not a sign of weakness, but this allows us all to be stronger individuals. By reaching out to supportive hands, we show that we are human and that we can build on our relationships and provide support to one another when we are in need.
It’s not easy to hide our shame, embarrassment, and hurts, and it’s even more difficult to reach out and ask for help. Do it anyway. You will be surprised at how many people are in the same position as you, yearning for a supportive hand or ear. You are not alone, and there are people all around you that want to help out; whether that be a dinner with a family friend, a cup of coffee one quiet and rainy afternoon, or someone that can listen to you pour your heart out and provide tissues.
Love one another. Be strong and reach out. Ensure that you have the support that exists around you.
