“Cara, I need you to let it go. There’s so much going on in your head right now; don’t let this have any of that precious, brilliant space. You’re used to giving a hundred and fifty percent, I get that. But all I’ve ever needed is for you to show up in whatever capacity you’re able to, and you do that over and over.” “I’m always going to show up for you,” I murmur, resting my chin on her hair. “Just like you show up for me.” “We’re good at that, huh? Showing up for each other?” “It’s second nature.” “Because that’s what true friends do. That’s what healthy, safe relationships look like.
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