Quotes About Vulnerability

Until you can say what is most difficult for you to say, you cannot speak from your heart, live unafraid, create health, or receive support from others.

Everybody's heart is open, you know, when they have recently escaped from severe pain, or are recovering the blessing of health.

Ladies and gentlemen after what I've been through I am happy just to be wearing clothes that open in the front.

When our weaknesses affect health and friendship, we are very much aware of their existence.

Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.

I had some experience in dealing with people who have mental illness and depression, but I didn't see the signs in myself. I couldn't ask for help because I didn't know I needed help.

If I were hungry and friendless today, I would rather take my chances with a saloon-keeper than with the average preacher.

Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.

I think the hardest part to get to is that point of asking for help or reaching out to other people and being honest with yourself.

It's difficult when you're successful, to admit that you need help.

The best advice I can give to anyone going through a rough patch is to never be afraid to ask for help.

For me, being vulnerable is asking for help from other people whatever it may be.

We catch frightful glimpses of ourselves in the hostile eyes of others.

Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help.

I wished God were like He used to be, a few notches lower. I wanted Him to be lofty enough to help me but not so uncontrollable. I longed for His warm presence, times when He seemed more… safe.

I knew that even if I was able to call for help, I was in a place so remote that it wasn't likely there would be anyone who could help me. And even if there were, it could take weeks.

When she needed help most, she was abandoned.

I know it's hard to not do well at something, and I know it's hard to need help.

And God help them both, if it hadn't been for Saxton, Qhuinn would have dropped the l-word right then and there, even though the timing was stupid.

Funding from rich countries to help the poor and vulnerable adapt to climate change is not even one percent of what is needed. This glaring injustice must be addressed at Copenhagen in December .

Depression thrives in secrecy but shrinks in empathy.

Tears do not signal your weakness. Tears testify that you are alive.

People build defenses around a weakness, not around strength. Where self-esteem is strong, a defense is unnecessary.

Ye mustn't be afraid to ask for help. Pride is a good thing, my girl, but it will kill you in time.