An Open Letter to Someone Struggling

Dear You,

I don’t know the exact storm you’re weathering, but I do know this: you are not alone. Even if it feels like the walls are closing in, even if the weight of everything makes it hard to breathe, there is still space for you here. There is still hope.

I won’t pretend that I have all the answers, and I won’t give you clichés about silver linings and everything happening for a reason. I know that when you’re in the middle of the struggle, those words don’t always help. But what I can offer...