We all need help from time to time, but some of us have trouble asking for it. Sometimes it’s because we grew up in families or circumstances where no help was readily available, or we were criticized for needing it. Sometimes it’s because our current situation makes finding the help we need an overwhelming prospect. Whether our difficulties rest in figuring out what we need, finding the right person to ask, or working out how to word our request, there are many strategies available to discover and tap into the support many of those around us are eager to give.
