Touches

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Eye contact to acknowledge they were present

Not distracted by other thoughts to truly listen

Tightened the jaw to reveal concern

Sweaty palms spoke of nervousness

A smile that reached the eyes

A depth in the eye that told the truth

A tap of the hand that gave a sense of belonging

A being that felt like family

Silence that evaporated into comfort

Shivers that filled with hope

A small act that went a long way

Small touches that told what is really going on