Relax and Open Up

I feel the pressure on my chest.

It reminds me of when I was little, and my brother would sit on me, and I couldn't breathe.

Yesterday, within thirty minutes, I received calls from two family members about their health crises and upcoming surgeries. In that moment, two people I love needed me.

Two people I love.

Two people I will sit with and support.

My daughter's fear and my partner's quiet stoicism, I will be present with. I will go to the appointments, hold hands, make food, and keep my feelings numb as I do.