[43/365] A Shortcut for Caring for Others (and Being Cared For Yourself)

This link is an attempt at that shortcut.

a lot of us are good at giving or being ready to give care. But we also need to be better at asking and receiving it, because all of this community work depends on divorcing ourselves from an understanding of anyone, anyone, as uniquely givers or receivers. But the reality is: a lot of us are very, very bad at giving or even asking for, let alone receiving, help.

( It's got some good practical suggestions! What follows is just me waffling about my own situation. )