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Feeling Seen Through a Simple Act of Kindness After Exhausting Work Shifts
Has anyone else found it strange when someone notices you’re worn out before you’ve admitted it? After several late shifts, my friend dropped off soup and bread. I live alone and had been eating whatever was quickest between work and bed. I didn’t need rescuing. I needed dinner, and the feeling that someone was paying attention. I thanked them properly and didn’t rush to repay the kindness, which is harder for me than it should be. The meal was small, but it made the week feel less like something I had to manage privately.