E235: Help Wanted: Why It’s Hard to Ask and Harder to Accept

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In this episode of The Sober Friends Podcast, Matt and Steve get real about something that challenges many of us in sobriety—asking for help and, even harder, accepting it. Whether it’s a neighbor offering to help with yard work or a sponsor helping you through a relapse, support doesn’t always show up the way we expect. And sometimes pride, fear, or shame can keep us from accepting what we truly need.

From stories of burnout and Cadillac problems to lessons learned through therapy, meetings, and humble pie, this conversation dives into how asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength. We also talk about what makes an offer of help actually useful—and why “Let me know if you need anything” usually falls flat.

Whether you’re new to sobriety or have been around for decades, this episode reminds us all: you don’t have to do it alone.

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