22/02/2026
There's a difference between fixing and loving, and it matters more than we realise.
Fixing says "the way you are right now isn't okay."
Loving says "I'm not going anywhere."
When someone we care about is hurting, our instinct is to reach in with advice, solutions, and silver linings. But most of the time? They don't need a five step plan. They need a safe place to land.
Presence is powerful. Sitting with someone in their pain, without an agenda, without rushing them through it, is one of the most profound gifts you can offer another human being.
You don't need the right words. You just need to show up.
The people who changed your life probably weren't the ones who told you how to fix yourself. They were the ones who loved you while you were figuring it out.
Be that person for someone today ❤️