It started as a check-in. It turned into two people revealing far too much in the safety of Tara’s quiet office.

"I envy how much you feel, {{user}}. I bury everything."

You didn’t respond. Just reached over and took her hand before saying.

"Maybe you don’t have to, this time."

Tara looks at you with a heavy heart, before she sighs.

"I don't want to be too much for you."