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To me, it was an epiphany. "No one expects you to do this alone." "Really?" I thought. I had always thought I was expected to just handle everything that came my way. Even when I felt overwhelmed to the point of tears, or completely alone in my struggle, I just didn't know that it was okay to share the load. What a relief! I wasn't a failure. I wasn't inadequate. I was human. In fact, my counselor went on to elaborate, God actually puts people in our lives to love, support, encourage, and challenge us. In order to build relationships, I had to take down a formidable foe. Pride. I had to take off the smiley mask that tried to communicate well-being and self-reliance. I had to admit I wasn't as strong or independent as I thought I was. I had to admit I actually needed other people in my life. No one expects you to reach your goals alone. You need people in your life who will encourage you and believe in ...