When Caring Became a Silent Gesture
It’s become strangely difficult to go through something these days. Not because pain is new or because people have stopped hurting, but because somewhere along the way, we started doing it alone. Society has shifted into this hyper-individualistic rhythm, where everyone is so focused on respecting each other’s space that we’ve forgotten what genuine care feels like. We’ve convinced ourselves that caring from afar is the same as showing up. That giving someone space automatically means we’re being considerate. And yes — sometimes, people truly do need solitude to process what they’re feeling. Some prefer to handle things quietly, in their own way. But there’s a difference between giving someone space and completely stepping out of their orbit. There’s a...