A week ago I wrote about asking for help from friends and family. Well, friends and family have reacted in a variety of unhelpful ways to the information that I am having a hard time. Many are fiercely protective of me—a sentiment which I appreciate, but doesn’t help me at all.

The therapist I saw yesterday was very affirming of my process. But I am ready to dig in and make some big changes. I don’t need to be petted, I want to be challenged!

I have been doing some writing this morning about what specific kind of support I would like from these people. I feel like I could ask them and perhaps get some help that’s, well… helpful.