"I'm not as strong as I thought I was. I needed help to work through this"

It's interesting that we see this from different perspectives. Initially, I thought I was weak, but I have survived, so feel there was an inner strength that I previously wasn't aware of. Also I never ask for help, try to be self-sufficient, so actually to recognise that I needed help and to access it, I also see as positive. Taking that risk to trust, despite everything.