When someone you love faces a health crisis, your instinct is to help. You want to comfort them, make their life easier, and maybe even fix what’s broken. But often, the people who are suffering most feel overwhelmed not only by their illness but also by the sudden shift in how others treat them. It is a delicate balance to offer support without taking over to show care without crowding. Knowing how to truly support someone meaningfully and non-intrusively is an act of love in itself. It requires awareness, patience, and listening more than speaking.