We tell each other that it’s okay to ask for help, but when we’re struggling ourselves… something holds us back.
Maybe we don’t want to burden others. Maybe we don’t know what to say. Or maybe we’re just used to thinking we should be handling things alone.
But here’s the truth: support-seeking is a skill — and it can be learned
Poll: What most often stops you from asking for help?
- I don’t want to seem weak or dramatic
- I don’t know how to say it
- I’ve tried before, and it didn’t go well
- I don’t even know what I need
What’s one thing that would make support-seeking feel easier or safer for you?
Whether it’s a word someone said or something you wish people understood — let’s talk about it