Relearning To Trust

In my youth, I was a very trusting individual. I thought everyone was looking out for my best interest and I did the same for those around me, whether I knew them or not. Of course the bullies of life stripped that away from me as they seem to do for most people. But I feel I'm more than stripped of my naivety, I've been jaded. Jaded by family and friends who after trying so hard to help them, that when I was the one who needed help, they were nowhere to be found. I eventually learned never to ask anyone for help because, in short, no one can be trusted.

I know that is not a good place to be as a healthy person; mentally, physically, spiritually and relationally. I need to relearn to trust in those who are in my life. For one who's been where I've been and seen what I've seen, it's a scary proposition, but I think it's probably better than trying to go at it alone. I just don't have the strength anymore to do this on my own. I think this is what God has been showing me in the last few weeks.