Ernest Hemingway once said:
“In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much.
Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way.
My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken.
So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength.
Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget.”
This one is dedicated to my Sissy and to all of you…especially as the planets have been shifting and there’s a lot going on for many of us…
💖
Joyful Change With Yvonne 
Amazingly this is the second time this week that Hemingway’s quote has been central to the conversation of many. Thank you for making it clear (to me) that pure presence and listening is key.
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Thank you for letting me know as especially nowadays, it’s a really good one since so many seem to just need a friend to listen, to hold hands with for a few minutes so they feel supported and seen 💖.
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