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I Hate Asking For Help

Most of the time, I won't. That's gotten me in some trouble before. It takes a lot for me to even admit to myself that I can't do it. I don't want to believe it. It's pride, yes, but there have also been people in my life who had held it over my head when I couldn't handle something on my own. They really got a kick out of someone having to ask them for assistance. I no longer have anything to do with those people, but I still struggle to ask for help when I...ugh...need it.

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Windsylph · F

I so get you! For most of my life I've had such a case of "perfectionism" (always feeling judged by others so to ask for help was unthinkable)... right up until I had cancer. And then I had no choice but to ask for, allow and accept help. What I learned is that by asking for help, not only did I get the help I needed, I provided an opportunity for others to give from their heart. I believe when we give from our heart, we become better people and little by little, this is one BIG, HUGE way we make the world a better place. Soft breezes to you LSeule. I can feel your brave, strong spirit :)