Taking Care of Someone

I've been taking care of a friend who’s struggling with mental health issues for the past few months now. We never really labeled our dynamic, but it feels very caregiver-like at times. I help her with daily tasks when she can't cope, and we talk through her feelings regularly. Lately, there's been an underlying physical intimacy too, more than just hugs. She needs comfort, and I give it to her in ways that are increasingly intimate. It’s hard seeing her so fragile but fulfilling knowing I’m helping her find strength again.