How many times, after stating a #need in life, have you heard, "no," and immediately went on to find an acceptable compromise, because you knew you'd hear, "no?" How many times have you had several options at the ready, because of that expected, "no," from any given request?
If people cannot see the value in your *need,* and you have justified your actual Need for said thing, how many ways should you try to express it? Should you even try any longer to express it? Do you break down, examine, and fully autopsy this 'need?'
If people are always expecting a 'yes,' from you, while consistently saying, 'no,' to you, it's time to work on getting those needs met yourself, in safe and practical ways, yes?
If the 'need' were money for health-based stuff, you'd do what?
If the 'need' were for mental health help, you'd do what?
Add any need into that, and see how you would answer it:
Medications, dr visits, deep conversation with someone who understands, patience, time, space, help, etc
