It took me years to master it, but now I'm good at reaching out for support when I need it. Being a member of a lot of recovery groups on social media means that I can share what's going on for me any time of day or night and know that someone, somewhere will acknowledge and respond to me.
Back in the day (I sound so old), we used to have to pick up an actual phone and dial a number. I'm not talking cell phones here; I mean actual house phones with heavy handsets and even rotary dialing.
Technology makes reaching out easier these days, but it's still one of the hardest things that we do in recovery. The best advice that I've ever heard about this is to practice reaching out when things are going well.
Practice just saying "hey" to people you are connecting with in your recovery circles. Doing so will help pave the way for you to reach out when you are in distress.
I feel honored when women reach out to me for support. I will return the favor.