Most people don’t realize how alone they are until something changes. Youth gives the false sense that everything is under control, that you don’t need anyone. But time passes, and the body fails or the mind wears out. It’s then that you need real support and discover that there aren’t as many people willing to be there. It’s not that they don’t exist, it’s that you didn’t count on how little attention unmaintained relationships receive.

You realize it when you can’t handle everything anymore, when asking for help isn’t an option but a necessity. And that’s when the truth starts. Because it’s not just about being surrounded, but having someone who is truly willing to accompany you. Loneliness isn’t always visible, but it arrives forcefully when you’re most vulnerable.