Ask Amy: Pregnancy news births mixed reactions
– Feeling Down
Dear Feeling Down: I’m publishing your question as a tribute to a friend of mine (we go way back), who recently reached out via group text with an update, followed by a statement saying that she could really use the support of her friends right now.
She immediately received it.
When I spoke with her, I thanked her for giving us the opportunity to pull together. I told her that her transparent “ask” was honoring our very long friendship.
She said that her (very wise) daughter reminded her that asking for help is giving people who care about her an opportunity to be of service.
To anyone out there who is hurting, please understand that asking for help is not only an act of bravery, but it is also an act that honors your relationships, by giving people who care about you a pathway to be helpful, and an opportunity to express their love and compassion.
I hope you can make this “ask.”
Dear Amy: “Upstairs Neighbor” wondered whether she should tell her downstairs neighbor that she could be heard loudly snoring at night.
My “vote” is a firm yes!
I live in a townhouse, and my bedroom adjoins the bedroom next door.
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