I Get By With a Little Help From…You

I’m a mouthy broad who’s always believed that happiness and success are self-bestowed. I still do. That’s why it’s sometimes hard for me to ask even close friends and family for anything that might make the load a bit lighter.

Trying to be self-sufficient and all.

But recently I’ve found that most people respond quite favorably when you ask them to go easy, focus on the positive, pump up the kindness and love. To paraphrase my wise friend Dalia – “You do what you can for someone you love.”

Here I was, hesitating to be all transparent because I never want to come across as a complaining whiner.

Turns out I worried for nothing, because my loved ones see with better eyes than that.

I was finally honest and said: “Look, I’m going through a lot. Medical issues, demanding career, building a side business, single parenting…I say this not to complain, but to ask if you could help me get through it. I need some peace, harmony, love and support.”

Like I said, almost everyone responded with kind words, free drinks, and a tongue kiss or two.

Turns out, I’m a *lucky* mouthy broad.

And so, as the light at the end of the tunnel presents itself (read: Husband got a kick-ass job and is heading home for good in about three weeks) – I want to thank those who’ve stood by me these last few years.

I know it hasn’t always been easy. And I appreciate it.

My medical issues, demanding career, and side business aren’t going away, but it won’t be so hard to handle this load with the world’s best daddy coming home to help answer homework questions, give me a break every now and then and… hell, he even has been known to fold some laundry.

I’m sure I’ll find something to rant about real soon (I mean, come on, we’re all still going to be living here at home with my parents) but excuse me for a moment while I do my happy dance.

Tags: happiness, success