I want to say this as clearly and as gently as I can, if you reach out for support, you are not a burden, and it is not a sign of weakness. That is what I am here for. I have no issue sharing space with you when you need it. Whether you need to vent, are looking for advice, or need help locating information or resources to assist you. I do my best to help and to serve our community, and I take pride in being someone who can be there so you feel seen, heard, and valued.
Part of why this matters so much to me is because there was a time in my own life when I truly felt alone, like I had no one at all. I never want another person to feel that way if I can help it.
With that said, I also want to be honest, I am human. I make mistakes like everyone else, and I have my own struggles, including a very stressful vanilla life situation right now. There will be days when I simply have no spoons to assist anyone. When I say I have no spoons, please understand that it is not rejection. It just means I may need a little time, maybe a couple of hours, to reset before I can fully share space with you in the way you deserve.
I am also not a crisis professional, and I cannot advise on crisis situations. If you are in that space, I will always encourage you to contact trained professionals and provide information to help you reach them. There is absolutely no shame in asking me to help you find that support, or even to sit with you while you make that call. If needed, I would even sit with you at a hospital and hold your hand while you talk to doctors and tell them you need help.
Because you are valued and you bring something beautiful to this world, even if you cannot see it right now.
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do want to be clear about one thing though, I am not an echo chamber. Seeking help or support is not weakness, it is strength. You are never a burden for needing help, and you never need to apologize to me for reaching out. That said, sharing space with me should also be a place for growth. A place to learn from mistakes, to be accountable when needed, and to keep moving forward. You will not be judged here, and you will be respected, appreciated, and encouraged to grow into the best version of yourself.
We all need help sometimes. We all need support. We all make mistakes. And all of that is okay, as long as we learn, grow, and keep giving ourselves grace along the way. So please reach out. Seek support. Seek connection. And most importantly, be gentle with yourself as you grow into an even more beautiful version of who you are becoming.