In a world that often celebrates independence, asking for help can be intimidating. Even more so as we process something that is catastrophic, like a cancer diagnosis. Asking for help requires us to present a more vulnerable side, which many of us feel is not our “best self”. Not knowing how this will be received often adds to the feelings of anxiety, and fear. 

In her book “The Art of Asking”, Amanda Palmer challenges this notion, and presents a different narrative: asking for help isn’t about failure—it’s about trust, connection, and the beauty of human relationships.

In her book, Amanda explores vulnerability and openness. She reminds us that when we ask for help, we're not becoming a burden to others, on the contrary, we're inviting them in, in a more meaningful way. “Asking is an act of intimacy and trust,” she writes, this same vulnerability helps us form deeper, stronger connections, a community in which we feel less alone.

The Art of Asking teaches us that asking for help is not a weakness; it’s an invitation for those around us to be part of our journey. Maitri brings the power of community to health journeys, empowering individuals to ask their people for help in a few simple steps, giving them the platform to let others in in challenging times.  

Author's note on writing the art of asking: https://amandapalmer.net/theArtofAsking/