Nothing dramatic happened. I just started seeing things differently.

There’s a certain kind of silence that tells you everything you need to know.

I used to think losing people was always a bad thing. Then I experienced it differently.

A woman at work once asked me to cover her shift because she had a family emergency. I said yes. No questions, No complaints. The next week, she asked me to swap another shift because she really needed the day. I helped again. Then one Friday, I needed someone to cover mine. I messaged her first. She left me on read. Two hours later, I saw her posting pictures from a restaurant. The following Monday, she walked up to me smiling. Can you cover for me again this Friday? I smiled back. No She looked surprised. Why? I said, Because the last time I needed you, you were unavailable. She went quiet. Then she said something I’ll never forget. I thought you were the kind of person who always helps. I looked at her and said I am. That’s exactly why I’ve learned to notice who only remembers me when they need something. Some people don’t appreciate your kindness. They study your boundaries.