Please Help”

When you finally serve your “Please Help” meal, don’t worry about presentation.
Compassion is messy. Healing rarely looks Instagram-ready.

Sit with yourself as you would with a dear friend.
Whisper things you’ve needed to hear for years:

“You’ve done enough for today.”
“It’s okay to rest.”
“You’re still worthy, even when you’re broken.”

Eat those words slowly. Let them nourish you.

11. Step 8 — Save the Leftovers

Tomorrow may bring another wave of exhaustion. That’s okay; you’ve cooked enough for that too.

Leftovers of hope can be stored in small containers:

• A note on your mirror.

• A message thread with someone kind.

• A memory of today’s tiny effort.

When the next hard day arrives, reheat them. The flavor deepens over time.

12. Optional Toppings: Rituals of Recovery

Like any dish, “Please Help” welcomes creative toppings. Try a few:

• Write a gratitude list: three things, no matter how small.

• Light a candle for someone who once helped you.

• Go outside and feel the temperature of the world — proof it keeps turning.

• Feed your body even if appetite hides; small bites count.

• Speak aloud: “I deserve support.”

Each one adds texture to your healing.

13. When the Recipe Fails

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