Dear Jhi,
I’ve been thinking about our conversation yesterday.
Thank you for trusting me with something so personal.
I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to lose someone you loved. As you shared your story, I wasn’t thinking about your past—I was thinking about the strength it must have taken for you to keep going after experiencing that kind of loss.
I’m glad you told me.
Not because it was a sad story, but because you trusted me enough to let me see a part of your heart that not everyone gets to see.
Please don’t ever feel like you have to hide that part of yourself from me.
If there are days when you miss her, it’s okay.
If there are days when the memories come back, it’s okay.
If there are things you’ve never had the chance to say, it’s okay.
You don’t have to pretend to be strong all the time.
I may not know exactly how you feel, but I want you to know that I’ll always listen without judging. You never have to carry everything by yourself.
Yesterday reminded me that everyone has a story. Everyone has scars that aren’t always visible. And now that I know a little more about yours, I don’t see you any differently.
If anything, I admire you even more.
Thank you for trusting me.
I hope one day, whenever life feels heavy, you’ll remember that you don’t always have to face it alone.
Take care, Jhi.
— Nikka