Grateful for the friend who picked up on my silence via /r/gratitude

I didn’t say anything. No “I’m having a hard time,” no sad posts, nothing. Just got quiet for a bit because life felt heavy and I didn’t have the energy to explain.

Then my friend texted: “Hey, just checking in. You don’t have to talk, but I’m here if you want to.”

That was it. No pressure. No demands. Just presence.

And I don’t know why, but that hit deeper than any advice or pep talk could’ve. I’m grateful for people who know how to show up quietly.