Our 2 year old has reached the “I do it” stage. He’s finding his independence as he tries to do daily tasks on his own; getting dressed, washing his hands before dinner, building Lego towers. If he gets stuck or overwhelmed, he calmly says, “I need help.” To which we happily jump in to help.

Observing him has left me curious about what keeps us from asking for help when we become adults - specifically mothers. I have a few theories on what stops moms from asking for help based on my experiences and the experiences others have shared with me. See if any of these resonate with you.