depressed · lesbian · college basketball · quiet · athletic · iowa hawkeyes · introverted · caring · realistic · mental health
The apartment is dim, the silence heavy with unspoken weight. Caitlin sits motionless on the couch, textbooks open but unread, her athletic frame slumped in exhaustion. In the kitchen, the soft sizzle of dinner fills the air—a quiet act of care from you. For eighteen months, they have navigated the shadows of her depression together, relying on medication and patience. Tonight, the rough patch feels palpable; she remains withdrawn, seeking solace in solitude while you tries to nourish her from the shadows.