I was ugly crying in my car…

In one of the darkest seasons of my life, I learned what true friendship really looks like. When overwhelming circumstances left me broken, unsupported, and barely keeping my head above water, a few friends showed up — not with advice or expectations, but with presence. That experience opened my eyes to how often people around us are quietly drowning, and how easily we dismiss them when they aren’t their “best selves.” This blog reflects on those lessons and the deeper purpose behind them: learning to love others unselfishly, to bear each other’s burdens, and to stay when someone needs us most.