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Some of us have a difficult time asking for help.Remember how you felt when you were able to help someone you cared about? You may have felt honoured or valued when you were able to help. You can provide that feeling of purpose to someone else. Most of us want to help, but don’t know how.If you’re not sure of the words to use, this tool can help you write your own script. This can make it easier for you to ask for support. Right now I am feeling Select response overwhelmed down frustrated angry sad alone hurt afraid worried concerned hopeless confused unsure Other, please enter it here: This is probably due at least in part to Select response COVID-19 losing my job a relationship breakup illness injury loss change Other, please enter it here: The most difficult part for me is Select response stressful or negative thoughts anger, fear or confusion Other, please enter it here: I am trying to cope by Select response reflecting on what’s next for me reaching out for help reading focusing on my self-care adopting healthier habits learning a new skill pausing and taking a step back going for therapy Other, please enter it here: What I would most like from you right now is Select response understanding someone to talk to encouragement advice someone to laugh with help to get resources ideas and strategies Other, please enter it here: Help is Available Wondering if you really need help? Resources & Tools Kids [...] read more