Someone I care about thinks they are stronger for not leaning on anyone for support. I think it's foolish. I only know this through experience. Years ago I was convinced no one understood me, and as a result I could only count on myself. Stupidly, I hadn't actually ever told anyone what they needed to know in order to understand me to begin with. So it was never possible for them to give me the support I needed.
Now, years later, I'm proud to tell you I am able to lean on many people, in different ways, for the support I need. My fears prohibited me from leaning on others in the past. I thought they wouldn't understand or maybe they would judge my needs and feelings. I was wrong.
