Supporting hands

This article is triggered by the statement “Women should be supported by Men”

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When I looked in the dictionary for the meaning of the work Support I found this

Definitions from Oxford Languages

verb

1.?????? to help somebody by saying that you agree with him/her/it, and sometimes giving practical help such as money

2.?????? to give somebody the money he/she needs for food, clothes, etc.

noun

1.?????? help and encouragement that you give to a person or thing

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What I saw was both Materialistic support like Money, Food, Shelter, etc. to encouragement, emotional support etc. as support criteria.

So what is the true meaning of support?

Does it means that only Women need to be supported by Men as they were considered to be weaker gender? Don’t Men need to be supported by Women? Don’t they have their weaker moments or situations?

You only need support when you lack that particular aspect in you or with you. As far as Materialistic support comes, in past times when women didn’t earn they needed support from their partners but in today’s era a lot of women are financially independent. But for Emotional and Psychological Support Men and women have needed each other since ages.

What Does It really Mean To Have A Support System?

The definition of a support system is that you have a network of people (Men or Women) that can provide you with practical or emotional support. Having a support system means that you have people to rely on when you need them the most. It means that there are people you can lean on whenever you are in a tough situation.

I have been a person who still struggles when I have to ask any help from others but I am trying to accept the fact that asking for support is not a weakness or ego. It’s just filling the gap which you can’t fill in that moment. That’s why we have been made different.

Here are some statements representing life situations which I experienced during my life when I felt as supported. Each has got it’s own story to tell:

• Have you completed your notes for the exams? You can take mine.
• Why don’t you leave that person if this is not working out? I can take you through this.
• Can I make breakfast/lunch/dinner for us?
• Have a glass of water. This might calm you down.
• Go make the note for approval for this project. We will get this done.
• You don’t worry. Just say this was done by me.
• She will not flourish if she is kept home. Let her got out and explore.
• Can you do this for me. I know you will never say no to me.
• You may get this done. I will explain this to others.
• How are you feeling?
• You didn’t do wrong? Don’t overthink.
• You are doing this wrong. There can be the options to improve.
• My family always supported me in whatever I wanted to do.
• Whatsoever, you have to visit me when you come here.
• Go girl, fly! I know you can…
• It’s ok if you can’t do this. Let’s try again
• Why are you staying alone? Come and stay over with us tonight.
• If someone comes by and start to clean up the house and open the blinds.
• Have you had your medicine?
• Get up. You are getting late for…
• Ok. You can take leave. Don’t worry about the work here.

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These can be the statements with anyone of us. Let's talk about equality than separate Genders. Let’s be there for each other. Here are some article which show how import supporting is for your Physical and Mental health and how you can build a robust support system around you:

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• https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit/additional-self-care-resources/developing-your-support-system.html#:~:text=There%20are%20many%20practical%20benefits,enhance%20your%20feelings%20of%20security .
• https://highlandspringsclinic.org/the-benefits-and-importance-of-a-support-system/
• https://www.healthshots.com/mind/happiness-hacks/5-reasons-why-having-a-support-system-is-important-for-mental-health/

https://www.verywellmind.com/social-support-for-psychological-health-4119970

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