Not every relationship is loud.
Not every friend is front row.
Some people love you quietly.
They check in. They remember the little things.
They hold space without needing to fill it.
That… is social wellness.
Not about being popular.
Not about “networking.”
Not about having the most names in your phone.
It’s about the people who make you feel more like yourself—not less.
For years, I missed this.
I was chasing approval. Performing.
Trying to be likable instead of being real.
But social wellness isn’t built on being seen by everyone.
It’s built on being understood by a few.
And when I slowed down—when I really looked—I saw them:
- The person who always lets me speak first
- The friend who checks on my mood, not just my calendar
- The texts that don’t need replies, just reminders that I’m not alone
We thrive when we see the good in people—and let them know we see it.
Because the moment we stop trying to manage impressions,
we start actually building connection.
And maybe, thriving socially isn’t about finding new people.
Maybe it’s about noticing the ones who’ve been here the whole time.
Text someone today—not because they need something…
but because they’re someone good.
That’s the Cushy way.
