When the Strong Are Struggling: A Message for the Helpers and Those in Need

Where are my strong people at?

I’m talking to you...the helper, the rock, the one people call when they’re in crisis, the one who always shows up. You’re the multitasker, the steady friend, the silent warrior who looks like you’ve got it all together, but may be barely holding on.

This episode is a real and raw message for those who are usually the ones holding others up, but rarely asked, “How are you really doing?”

In this episode, I share:

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  My personal experience as the “strong one,” juggling family, finances, and expectations

  
  


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  The emotional weight of launching a GoFundMe for my father’s $40K emergency septic repair

  
  


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  Why asking for help can feel like shame—and how we break that cycle

  
  


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  A call to check on your strong friends, because we’re not always okay

  
  


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  The power of creating a chain reaction of care

  
  

Too often, we assume people are fine because they appear strong. The truth is that Strong people need help too. Many are suffering in silence out of fear, pride, or pressure to perform.

If you’ve ever felt like you have no room to fall apart, this episode is for you.

Let’s normalize asking for help. Let’s give grace, listen deeper, and stop waiting for support to come from the top. We are the community and that community begins with truth, compassion, and connection.

🔥 You’ll walk away with:

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  The permission to be both strong and in need

  
  


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  A reminder to slow down before you burn out

  
  


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  The courage to give—and the grace to receive

  
  


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  A deeper understanding of what real support looks like

  
  

You are not alone. And you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

🎧 Listen now and let’s get real, because this kind of conversation saves lives.

If you would like to donate and start the chain reaction, please click the link below. We all have what we all need. 

https://gofund.me/a0ff8ed2

What are you in need of?  What were you last helped?  Share your experience below.

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