Months Later
Tom’s condition hasn’t gone away entirely, but he’s learning to manage it better. We’ve had long talks with his doctor, and together we’re navigating what comes next.
There are still hard days — days when he feels weak or embarrassed. But now, instead of hiding, he lets me in. Sometimes that just means sitting beside him, holding his hand while he says nothing at all.
And strangely enough, that silence feels different now. It’s not filled with distance or secrets — it’s filled with understanding.
