There. Just There.

<What's on your mind?>

I am at a stalling point.

I want to help but there's only so much I can do.

<Then do it.>

I am. I know I'm doing everything I can.

I wonder if this is what dads feel like when their kids are being born...

They sit and watch the pain-show, but are unable to help mitigate.

They're just there.

My hands are tied.

I can't do anything but exist and hope that's enough.

<I think it's enough.>

<Remember it's the little things.>

I wish I was more aware.

<You noticed and responded.>

<You didn't have reason to think otherwise at first.>

<You did good.>