Monday, May 5, 2014

We Put on a Good Front

My adult daughter paid me a huge compliment the day she described me to someone. She said, "My Mom is the strongest person I know."

It's great to be kind and helpful, to be there in a pinch, to be the 'go-to' person when others need you. We put on a strong front, we are capable, we are willing.

But sometimes we need help: we need to cry, we need to vent, and yes, we need to be bitchy. We, in other words, are human.

So choose wisely in your circle. Have at least two people who you could go to if and when you need a friend. Do it now, before the need strikes. Find the people who are as happy to help you as you are to help them.

It just makes sense.