Day 23: There’s No Shame in Asking for Help
“Grief is heavy — it was never meant to be carried alone.”
Teaching
Grief has a way of making you feel like you should do it all yourself.
Be brave. Be quiet. Be self-contained.
But that’s not healing. That’s surviving.
And sometimes, surviving isn’t enough.
You need someone to check in. To hold space. To just sit near you while you breathe through the ache.
This isn’t failure.
This is being human.
Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re falling apart — it means you trust that love can show up through other people.
Today, let the burden shift slightly. Let someone in. Not to fix, but to witness.
Let your sorrow be seen. It’s not a weakness — it’s a signal: *I still believe connection matters.*
Perspectives from the Masters
Meditation
Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths. Picture someone you trust — living or passed — sitting beside you. Whisper to them: 'Can you sit with me in this?' Feel their presence. Let your body relax into that support.
Action
Send a text or make a call today. It doesn’t have to be dramatic. A simple 'Can we talk?' or 'I’m struggling a little' is enough. Let someone in, even just a crack.
Success Story
Tariq S. “I didn’t think I could tell anyone how much I was struggling. But one night I messaged my sister, and she just listened. That was all. I cried and didn’t feel embarrassed. That moment cracked something open — like I didn’t have to do this alone anymore.”
Asking for help doesn’t make you fragile. It makes you connected.
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