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Some People Only Show Up When You’re Down

Some People Only Show Up When You’re Down

You deserve people who celebrate your healing, not just your hurt.

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Anthony D Brice
Jul 01, 2025
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Not everyone will recognize the healed version of you—and that’s okay. Rise anyway.

Some people only call when your name is in the mud.
Only check in when there’s chaos.
Only show up when your life looks like a prayer request.

But where are they when you’re rising?

Not everybody is clapping because you’re getting better.
Some folks were more comfortable when you were broken.
Because your wholeness reminds them they’re still avoiding their own.

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