One of the hardest things to say to a close friend or family member is, “I’m struggling”.
Whether that means struggling with your health, with finances, in your marriage, or just in life generally.
It’s partially our pride that holds us back – or not wishing to overburden others with our problems. Everyone has their own cross to bear, right? And besides… no-one can really help, so probably best keep it bottled up inside…
NO! NO! NO! Don’t be a jerk! Pulling up the drawbridge is totally the wrong thing to do. At best, it’s a temporary solution – because as they say, “the truth will out”. So, perhaps better to follow that other popular adage: “a problem shared is a problem halved”. And if that’s true, then a problem shared with a few people quarters it! And if you share it with loads of people… well… it practically goes away! Sound logic, right?
Seriously though, there is a strong ring of truth within the playfulness of our suggested philosophy. After all, if someone close to you told you they were struggling, what would you do? Probably anything you could, and more! That’s because our own problems always seem so vast to us – but in the eyes of others, they’re just obstacles that need to be overcome.
There’s no worse feeling in life than being alone. So, don’t be.
If you feel like you can’t cope, or know someone who looks like they’re struggling. Do the right thing. Reach out with a Moment and get the ball rolling…
11 September, 2019.
