We did it ourselves. Those born in the 1960’s and 1970’s muddled through without the supports available now. We managed to take care of ourselves while our parents worked. We took ourselves places on our bikes, or on the bus, without the safety net of a cell phone to stay in touch. I hesitate to… Continue reading Too Independent
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Barriers To Asking For Help
Part 2 in Rethinking Help (click here to read part 1) I see the value of accepting help for the giver, who shares their support, and the receiver, who is supported. It builds connection between friends and family and is mutually beneficial. Accepting help is like accepting a gift, it strengthens bonds. But my independent… Continue reading Barriers To Asking For Help
Rethinking Accepting Help
I will admit that I’m not great at accepting help. Recently, it came as a revelation that allowing others to help me, may be truly meaningful to them. I’d never considered help from the perspective of the giver before. I thought that I was “taking” from others when I asked for their assistance. I resisted… Continue reading Rethinking Accepting Help
Retired, And Now What? 