We often hear the phrase “Pay it forward.” But no one talks about the other side of that truth—the part where you have to be willing to receive.
Receiving It Forward is one of the most personal and humbling books I’ve ever written. Not because it’s about generosity, but because it’s about pride. The kind of pride that keeps us from asking for help. The kind that whispers, “I’ve got it,” when really, we don’t.
This book came from the realization that even strong people need support—and that allowing others to help you is one of the most courageous things you can do.
A Quiet Shift
I’ve spent a lot of my life trying to be the one others could count on. The helper. The strong one. The giver.
But as I got older—and as life handed me loss, grief, and aging parents—I found myself in unfamiliar territory. I needed help. Real, tangible help. And it wasn’t easy to accept.
Receiving It Forward is about that shift.
It’s about learning to open your hands, not just to give, but to receive.
What’s Inside
This book shares stories of:
- Friends and neighbors who quietly stepped in
- Mentors who gave without fanfare
- My Uncle Denzil and the legacy of kindness he embodied
- How it felt to finally say, “I need someone”
- The transformation that comes when we receive with grace
These are not dramatic stories. They’re ordinary moments that became extraordinary simply because someone showed up—and I let them.
A New Way to Measure Strength
In our culture, we often equate independence with success. But what if strength isn’t just about what you carry? What if it’s also about what you let go of?
Pride. Shame. The fear of being seen as needy.
Receiving It Forward challenges that old narrative. It invites you into something deeper: connection, humility, and gratitude.
Who This Book Is For
- For the aging parent learning to accept help from their kids
- For the grown child learning to forgive a parent
- For anyone who has always “had it together”—until now
- For caregivers who need someone to care for them
- For those who want to leave behind more than possessions—they want to leave behind presence
This book is for the givers who are learning to receive, and for the receivers who don’t yet believe they’re worthy.
A Living Legacy
“Pay it forward” only works if someone is willing to receive it.
And when we do—when we allow others to pour into us—we create space for grace to grow.
This book is my thank-you to those who helped me.
And it’s an invitation to the rest of us:
It’s okay to be helped.
It’s okay to be held.
You’re not done yet.
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Receiving It Forward
Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction / Aging & Humility
Stories about pride, purpose, and learning to accept help with grace.
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