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I have trouble asking for help. I feel like a beggar and hate it.

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I think it's the opposite...when you ask for help you are being strong & trying your best! Please don't feel that way! I'm here for you wishing you all the best & peace of mind! Big hugs!!! XXX

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gogogirl

In our "individual rights" society we sometimes are conditioned to feel that we are just islands who do not need help. That is BS. It takes great strength to ask for help!

Oh no pat! Asking for help is a sign of strength!! Please do not hesitate! We’re all here to help each other. Asking for help shows that you have maturity and the wherewithal to help yourself! Is there something you wanted to share? 🙂

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Krazie

I used to feel that way. it was my up-bringing. Never ask anyone for anything. If you didn't have it, just do without.

I don't think that way anymore. Mankind is not an island. We were put here to interact, be friends, help out when needed. We are here to reach out when we need. Nothing to do with being a beggar, it's being a human. we help each other learn and grow. it was/is meant to be that way.

I hope you will talk to us - tell us what you need. We want to help. It helps us. And it helps you.

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