«The weight of the world is heavy.» said Bear. «Start smaller. Start with yourself.»

«I don’t need to be saved.» said Rabbit. «I’m okay.»

«Ahh, but that’s just it. You’re not okay. None of us are.» said Bear.

«Not even you?» asked Rabbit.

«No.» said Bear. «I have hard days too. And that’s okay.»

«It is? Why?» asked Rabbit.

«Because when we admit our struggles we can begin to heal. And when we’re doing better, that’s when we can begin helping others.» said Bear.

©Tara Shannon