Don't Remove The Person Holding You Up : The Hidden People Who Keep You Balanced
Have you ever sat somewhere so comfortable, so confident, that you forgot someone was holding you up? That’s exactly what happened to her. A woman sat on a chair. Beside her stood a man. Not speaking much. Not asking for attention. Just... there. Holding the chair steady. She felt secure. Confident. Unshakable. After a while, the man quietly said, "Ma'am, excuse me." She replied, "Yes?" He looked at her and said, "I'm leaving." She laughed. Rudely. "Then leave. I don't need you." No argument. No drama. He just stood up and walked away. The moment he left... the chair lost balance. She fell. Hard. Bags scattered. Pride scattered more. Sitting on the floor in embarrassment, one truth hit her: The man she insulted was the same man keeping her balanced all along. Sound familiar? Because many of us are that woman. ### 1. THE CHAIRS WE DON'T SEE [~400 words] Life is full of invisible chairs. Your mum calling you at 7am s...