By Josh Bridges
You ever meet someone who just makes the world feel a little lighter? The kind of person who doesn’t have to say much — their presence alone feels like peace. That’s what I call human medicine. You spend an hour with them, and suddenly your heart doesn’t feel as heavy, your thoughts quiet down, and you remember what hope feels like again.
The truth is, not everyone has that kind of light in them, but when you find it — hold onto it. These are the people who listen without judging, who remind you that you’re not broken, just healing. They don’t try to fix you; they just be with you. And sometimes, that’s all a soul really needs.
In recovery and mental health journeys, human medicine can come in the form of a friend, a sponsor, a pastor, or even a stranger who shows you kindness on a hard day. The world can be loud and cruel, but people like this make it softer. They make the fight feel worth it.
If you have someone like that in your life, take a moment to tell them how much they mean to you. Gratitude is powerful. And if you don’t — be that person for someone else. You never know whose life you might touch just by showing up and caring.
Because sometimes healing doesn’t come from a doctor’s office or a therapy session (though those matter too). Sometimes it comes from laughter shared over coffee, a late-night talk, or a quiet moment of understanding between two people who just get it.
We all need human medicine — and we all have the power to be it.
YOU {R} NOT ALONE YOU HAVE A VOICE! 