What 'I'm Fine' Often Means

'I'm fine' is rarely a lie. It's a placeholder — the closest word we have when the real one hasn't surfaced yet.

If you've been saying it more lately, try this: instead of finding the right word, name the texture. Heavy. Static. Tight. Distant. Underwater.

The word doesn't have to be accurate. It just has to be honest enough to mark the place. That's where support can meet you.