By Alex Blackwell
“Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.” – Ric Ocasek
The cries for help have been more frequent lately. Some cries have been a whisper while others have been perfectly clear. Pain, uncertainty and fear live at the core of each one – no matter their intensity.
Last week, I received a call from Andrew’s college. The person told me there was an $81 technology fee on my son’s account and he couldn’t enroll in the fall semester until it was paid.
I found out Andrew was failing English so he decided to drop the class. In its place, he added a computer class. This was a surprise. My son had been struggling, looking for answers; but he didn’t ask for help. After we talked, I could tell he was asking for help now.
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