I have always hated asking for help because I just wanted to figure things out on my own. I often thought it made you weak, dumb, or less of a person if you needed help. The only thing negative about receiving help is not actually seeking it out when you need it. Yes, we all need help, and I must say, when you become a father, or a parent, in general, you will need it more often than before. Parenthood means another person will depend on you and the decisions you make will impact another life. Make the decision to ask for assistance when required. It does not make you weak, dumb, or less of a person to do so. My opinion for so many years was wrong.

It certainly is not cowardly to ask for help. On the contrary, it requires a certain amount of courage because you are putting yourself out there and being vulnerable. So, asking for help, whether it’s with babysitting, someone buying you groceries or cooking a meal once in a while, maybe some financial assistance, or even some simple guidance, is a good thing. Do not fear asking for help and certainly offer it to others who may need it.

Of course, you want to be careful about who you ask, because not everyone has good intentions. Therefore, think about who your closest family members and friends and keep them close to you. Sometimes, you may need help from a stranger too, and that’s okay. I find that many people are willing to help when given the opportunity. The bottom line is that you shouldn’t fear asking for help because we all need it at some point.