Having grown up in southern Louisiana where hurricanes and threats of hurricanes are constant, I know that you cannot do it alone.  Whether it is needing a hand to help tie down a fishing boat, boarding up the windows of your home or simply driving elderly neighbors out of harm’s way.  We all need a support network.

Whether it is needing help to get children to and from activities, picking up something at the grocery store while preparing dinner, or picking up a repaired vehicle.  We all need a support network.

Do you have a support network?  Most of us will say yes, but never really use it.  Do you have someone you can call when you are sick and need your prescription refilled?

Many of us rely on social services to provide that support for us.  But, as we have witnessed with Hurricane Harvey, that is not a reliable system when the entire network is overburdened and cannot reach those in the greatest need.

It is always important to have a support network, and to be part of someone else’s support network.  However, it is especially critical for those of us that find it harder and harder to do everything for ourselves.  Many think of this as being a burden, but don’t we all feel better when we can help someone else?  What about joining forces with someone and sharing some of our errands.  It will lessen some of your work and strengthen your social network at the same time.