Hello lovely ladies,
There’s a story many of us carry — the story that says we have to hold everything together all by ourselves.
That the weight of responsibility, of care, of emotional labor, is ours alone to bear.
I remember a time not long ago when I felt that way myself. I was juggling so much—family needs, work pressures, and my own emotions—but I kept telling myself, “I have to do this on my own.” Asking for help felt like failure. But slowly, I realized that carrying everything alone was only making me more exhausted and distant from myself.
What if that’s not true?
What if, instead of carrying it alone, you could begin to share the load?
What if asking for help wasn’t a sign of weakness — but a radical act of courage and self-love?
The myth of solo strength
From early on, many of us are taught to be strong — to manage on our own, to push through, to not “burden” others.
It can feel like if we let go, everything will fall apart.
But in reality, holding everything inside isolates us. It drains our energy and dims our light.
True strength isn’t about doing it all alone.
True strength is knowing when to reach out.
Sharing the load starts with small steps
You don’t have to wait until the mountain feels insurmountable to ask for support.
It can be as simple as saying:
- “I need a moment to breathe.”
- “Can you help me with this?”
- “I’m feeling overwhelmed today.”
Every time you share your truth, you give others permission to step in — and to be human, too.
You are not alone
Remember: you are part of a community, a circle, a web of connection.
You don’t have to do this on your own.
You don’t have to be the only one holding the pieces.
If you’re tired of carrying invisible weight alone, take a breath — and begin to lean in.
A gentle invitation
If you’re feeling stretched thin, remember my Overwhelm Reset — a gentle 3-day email experience.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Support is here — and you deserve it.
With love,
Erika
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