Reading your piece really hit me hard. Society seems to pressure us to successfully deal with everything on our own until we end up feeling alone, which is badly broken. When I've tried asking for help, I felt guilty and scared, in practice like how you described. Your words were very refreshing because you discussed it so truthfully. I write horror stories that delve deep into how twisted humans and technology can be, focusing a lot on being alone and feeling exposed. Your story reminded me how crucial kindness and getting each other is. It may have once seemed impossible--but we know that sharing such personal struggles might help lighten that load for someone else. Thank you for putting your experience in the area in such an honest manner because there is unsurprisingly a potential to change how we look at needing and offering help.