This piece is about the silent pain endured by those who suffer in ways that are often unseen and misunderstood. While it’s natural for loved ones to share their experiences, and I reckon you have to be really close to be affected by your loved one. They see what they fear and react to that — and if you think, they see love. Sharing of those experiences can sometimes overshadow the profound reality of those who experience the struggle firsthand. The depth of this condition is known only to those who live with it every day — that reflection of what is experienced by others is but a fraction of their struggles. Perhaps the greatest takeaway from this is a call for deeper compassion and kindness. I hold immense respect for the courage, resilience, and unwavering strength of those who face these challenges with quiet bravery. Maybe this particular condition teaches us what truly is love.