We often hear people say, “Reach out if you need support.” But actually accepting that support? That’s a whole different thing. For many of us, saying “I’m fine” has become automatic. Someone offers to help carry something, check in on us, watch the kids, bring dinner, or simply listen, and before we even think about it, we reply: “Nah, all good.” “Don’t worry about it.” “I’ll sort it.” “You don’t have to do that.” Sound familiar? In New Zealand culture especially, there can
