Think of your best friend. If he/she was in BIG trouble or had a MAJOR problem wouldn't you expect him/her to come to you and tell you and ask for some help?
No brainer, eh?
Well, that "rule" works BOTH ways! If you are close to hitting bottom, if you are at the end of your rope, if you have had about as much as you can take... well, pal, it's time to put that old shoe on the other foot! Help is a two way street. Today maybe your friend or brother needs support. Tomorrow if it's your turn in the pot o' poo, well speak up. Go to someone you can trust. Friend? Parent? Aunt Sue? Shrink? Therapist? A Favorite Teacher? [shameless plug...]
Letting yourself stew in your own juices seldom accomplishes very much.
Whether you are 14 or Forty, the time is likely to come when you have to reach out. So do it.
Someday when you get the chance you can "pay it forward". Remember: two-way street.
4 comments:
What a great and thoughtful piece. Let's hope those that are in need of help and support take your suggestion and reach out.
So true - and so often people feel ashamed, or embarassed, or just unwilling to ask for the help they need. That's a very bad thing, but hopefully people can know that there ARE resources out there, and that things do get better, especially after you ask for help and guidance.
Great artwork too. Who's it from?
nice entry!
I watched Pay it Forward with S last year at 2 am cuz it was on TV. He said it was a really good movie. I ended up crying a bit in front of him. He still won't let it go -_-
Just so.
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