Sometimes I struggle with letting people help me, especially people I love and want to help. Getting rides can be a point of contention for me. I am a non-driver because that is a safer option for me, and no medication doesn’t help the anxiety I feel when I drive. When I was learning at 18 and 19, both Nan and dad said, “you do what you are comfortable with. Don’t force yourself to drive when you’re not comfortable.” I failed the driving test nine times and after the ninth time, I told Nan and dad that I just didn’t feel comfortable. That was that.
Anyway, I digress. David has been helping me and there are moments where I refuse because I am Ms. Independent. Lately, I’ve needed some more help and Friday night he said to me, “even Ms. Independent needs help. Since we’re both trying to save money, when I can, I don’t mind taking you from the county to the library. I’ll be doing that in the future, anyway.” I agreed and on Saturday I asked him for help. I walked a lot in the city, had groceries and my skates, I didn’t feel like walking home from the bus. The bus never showed and I ended up taking the high speed line anyway. David didn’t mind picking me up and taking me home.
I asked him to take this selfie with me. That 15 minutes together was the highlight of my day. I am beyond grateful for him and I love him. We help each other and we’re both grateful for that. 
The Happiness Box Project 