a strong, authentic and intimate connection forged with the true heart of another
a sense of
purposeful spiritual support and relationship that is
reciprocated and expanded, especially at physical distance
an experience of committed
partnership beyond the terms of reasonable friendship
"Your withness has brought me a lot of
comfort."
"Never has our withness been so clear to me. I know you're here. I know you care."
She wasn't able to come to the
hospital, but she was so obviously here. I valued her withness
as though she was physically present.