The Gift of Someone Who Shows Up

When this mom first connected with Salty Family Services, life felt heavy. She was balancing the needs of her children while also caring for her aging parents as her mother’s health began to fail. In the midst of it all, she was trying to hold her family together and create a safe, stable home.

During her time in mentorship, her family experienced an incredibly painful season. Her daughter went through a traumatic event, and like any loving mother, she stepped in to protect and comfort her. In the middle of that crisis, her mentor became a steady presence—a gift of someone who showed up when life felt overwhelming.

Through those conversations and the encouragement of her mentor, she began to see something she hadn’t in a long time: her own worth. She took the brave step of beginning therapy, learning how to set healthy boundaries with those who had taken advantage of her and creating space for her daughter to heal.

She says one of the most impactful parts of her journey was having someone she could be completely honest with, without fear of judgment. Her mentor wasn’t there to fix everything but to walk beside her—to show up. Over the course of three months, that consistent relationship helped her take courageous steps toward healing.

In the midst of her personal growth, another breakthrough came. After a long season of unemployment, she landed a job—a huge milestone that brought new stability and hope for the future.

Her story is a reminder of the power of presence, and the gift it is when someone chooses to show up and walk alongside a family in their hardest moments.