“You weren’t meant to carry this alone.”
It can feel noble to do it alone.
To power through.
To not burden anyone.
But that’s not strength.
That’s loneliness in disguise.
Somewhere along the way, you may have learned that asking for help was shameful — that it made you needy, or weak, or too much.
But none of that is true.
Being human is inherently shared.
Even trees send nutrients to each other underground. Even wolves cry out to their pack.
We were built for interdependence, not isolation.
Calling in support doesn’t always mean a grand gesture.
Sometimes it’s texting a friend: *“I’m struggling today. Can we talk?”*
Sometimes it’s booking an appointment. Saying yes when someone asks, *“Can I help?”*
Sometimes, it’s simply not pretending.
You don’t need to be fixed to be loved.
You don’t have to explain everything to be heard.
You are worthy of care now — not later, not once you’re better. Now.
Let today be the day you reach out your hand.
Even just a little.
Even if it shakes.
Especially if it shakes.
Sit in stillness for five minutes. Place your hands on your chest and silently say: 'I am worthy of love. I am allowed to ask for help.'
Reach out to one person today — a friend, family member, or therapist. You don’t need to tell them everything. Just let them know you’d like to feel a little less alone.
Milan C. “I’ve always been the one who holds it together for everyone else. Admitting I needed help felt terrifying. But I did it. And someone showed up. That was the moment I stopped drowning in silence.”
Letting others in is not a weakness. It’s a sacred act of trust.