It also places you in the minds of those who don't know you or care less. This is undoubtedly applicable to your shaky relationship too.
You've got to say it if you need it. Don't snooze, or you'll lose!
If you've been reminded or learned something like and share.
Be humble enough to request and speak. More often than not, support and change come to those who communicate their needs clearly.
By doing so, you save people who care about you the energy and effort that would have been spent trying to guess what might be wrong or going on.