Crutches

The way we talk about crutches is weird. They're usually described as a negative thing. Crutches are something we lean on. They take our burden for us. They ultimately make us weaker because we never need to rise to our potential. 

But if crutches are so bad, then why do people use literal crutches every day? Crutches serve a purpose. They help us when we're weak. They get us through bad times. They aid us as we recover our strength. 

Crutches are not bad; they're simply temporary in need.