You're right @surpassinggoogle Not receiving from others can hurt people that are trying to help you and it can also hurt you in the long run. I am not very good at receiving either but I think I am a lot better than before. Self-sacrifice doesn't serve a good purpose when it's unnecessary. I learned that the hard way!
P.S. I didn't read the whole thread. I am only commenting based on the fact that receiving has been difficult for me too.