Maria Malta on Instagram: "Empathy isn’t about ignoring someone’s flaws, it’s about staying, even when you see their sharp edges. But not in that naïve, romanticized way we often imagine. Staying doesn’t mean pretending it doesn’t hurt. It means recognizing that every “thorn” tells a story: scars, fears, and lessons from a life that hasn’t been easy. Getting close to someone is beautiful, but it’s also risky. The closer you get, the higher the chance of getting hurt. Empathy isn’t about hugging