Presence isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a relationship skill—and one most of us forget to practice. In a world full of distractions, being truly present with someone is rare… and deeply healing. Whether it’s pausing to meet your child’s eyes or actually listening when a friend shares something tender, those small moments matter. They build trust. They build connection. And maybe—just maybe—they’re what the world needs most right now.

“…I don’t have to explain why someone was cruel. I just have to keep going. To keep moving. To keep healing and growing—and to keep loving. And I suppose that also means daring to date again—trusting myself enough to open my heart, knowing I am no longer the person who accepts pain as love.”