The Shame of Needing Help: How Low Self-Esteem Creates Isolation

abstract illustration of a man who feels ashamed because he needs help

James sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. His inbox was overflowing, the mortgage payments were overdue, and every passing day felt like a tightening noose. He had always been the dependable one—strong, capable, and the first to solve problems for his family. But now, the weight of it all was suffocating. … Read more