We’ve all been there, offering support, but how many times have people actually reached out? How many times did they call and actually ask for help? The Flaws in Just Asking The most common response to someone sharing that they’re struggling is some form of “let me know if I can help” or “I’m here to help however you want.” Although not inherently flawed, this puts the responsibility of reaching out and defining what exactly someone needs on the person who is already struggling. Sometimes, the grief becomes all-consuming and thinking about anything other than that person seems impossible; sometimes the depressive episode stops them from even leaving bed; sometimes,…