Shame, rejection, helplessness, fear of failure,  surrender, no wonder why it seems so hard to ask for help. The inner dilemma that prevents you from making that call, sending that text or leaning on that shoulder has all the hallmarks of a culture that prides itself of self sufficiency. The real shock is that when help is received it can feel like, "Why didn't I ask for help sooner?"  

This week Kevin and Niseema look at how the simple act of asking for help has layers of complexity and feeling that originated in your childhood.