We All Need Someone to Lean On

Ivan Nyagatare
2 min readJun 5, 2024

Life can be a wild ride, full of ups, downs, and loop-de-loops that leave you feeling like you just got off a roller coaster designed by a sadist. It’s the journey that can make even the most intrepid adventurer want to curl up into a ball and hide under a rock until the world stops spinning. But here’s the thing: as tempting as it may be to go into full hermit mode, we all need someone to lean on when the going gets tough.

Now, I know what you might be thinking. “But, Ivan, I’m a strong, independent individual who doesn’t need anyone’s help!” And hey, more power to you. But let’s be real: the most self—sufficient among us can benefit from a little support now and then.

Whether it’s a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to share a pint of ice cream with, having someone to lean on can make all the difference when life throws you a curveball.

Think of it like this: even superheroes have sidekicks. Batman has Robin, Sherlock Holmes has Dr. Watson, and Spongebob has Patrick. These dynamic duos prove that even the most capable individuals can benefit from a little backup. After all, who’s going to help you up when you’ve fallen down if you’re too stubborn to accept a helping hand?

It’s not just about having someone to turn to when things are tough. Having a support system can also make the good times…

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Ivan Nyagatare

I am a writer, educator, creator and entrepreneur. Focused on creating tech tools, content, books and courses to help you develop better perspectives.