08/22/2026
It’s hard to go through life on your own. As someone who despises asking for help, it’s difficult to swallow my pride and give in when someone offers their assistance. Pride can be a barrier to a great many things, this is one example of many where it can get in the way of happiness and comfort.
Once pride is set aside, I’ve found that not only am I benefiting from someone’s help, they’re benefiting as well. It feels good to help someone, in fact, I’d argue it’s a basic human instinct.
Finding a community of people that can help you in your time of need is not only necessary, it’s essential. Whether the community is large or small makes no difference, the only thing that matters is that they are there when you need them most.
When I was getting a divorce, my best friend and his wife allowed me to stay with them for three months. As anyone who’s been through a divorce can attest, it’s an extremely dark and challenging time in your life.
It’s also really expensive.
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