The idea of depending on my parents for money scared me. After accepting I had a financial safety net, my career flourished.

I had always been scared to accept financial help from my parents. I always wanted to be independent and had told myself I'd never accept money from them. However, after exploring my fears and being open to their support, I made progress in my career.

In April 2024, I quit my full-time job to pursue freelance work . Since then, my dad has asked the same question repeatedly. "Do you need money? If you do, just let me know," he'd ask.



Without thinking — or sometimes even looking at him — I'd respond, "I'm good, don't worry." But was I actually good? Nope. My bank account was draining, and I was cost-cutting on everything.

I was anxious about making a sustainable income, which made my sleeping and eating schedules unhealthy. Still, I'd decided years prior that I would never ask my parents for financial support . But a few months later, when my dad — a retired businessman who knew sustaining a business was tough — asked again, "Are you making enough money? If you need more, tell me; it's no problem," I looked at him, smiled, and said, "You know what, I'm good for now.

But if I need more, I'll tell you." I meant every word. So, how did I go from hating the idea of asking my parents for money to being open to it? Well, with a lot of self-work — after all, I certainly didn't have the money for therapy.

I always wanted to be seen as independent My parents have always had money, so my resistance to taking their help wasn't coming from a traumatic financial past or feelings o.