When I knocked on the bathroom door and heard Liam’s strained voice, I felt a pang of worry deep in my heart. For months, he had been spending hours locked away, distant and secretive. I wondered if something terrible was happening—maybe he was hiding a burden too heavy to share.

But then, by God’s grace, I uncovered the truth. Liam wasn’t hiding a betrayal or illness; he was quietly battling his own insecurities about gaining weight. Embarrassed and ashamed, he’d taken to working out in secret, afraid I’d judge him or worry.I held his hand and reminded him gently, “God made you in His image, perfectly loved, no matter the changes. You don’t have to hide from me—or from Him.” Tears welled in both our eyes, a mix of relief and renewed trust filling the room.In that moment, I realized how easy it is to let fear and pride build walls between us, even with those we love most. But with faith, honesty, and compassion, we can tear those walls down and heal together.Sometimes the battles that feel the hardest to fight are the ones we don’t see—and sometimes God’s quiet strength is all we need to face them side by side.