Love stands in the gap, covers, lifts, shields and heals. Love protects. It does not expose weakness or have contempt for another's joy. Narcissism does not protect people's worth. It shames the weak to make itself look strong. It preys and feeds on the victim it created and sees their cowering as a feast. We are not meant to join in the feast or stand back and do nothing. Love is not self-seeking, so run to cover the shamed and the weak! "It's not true what was just said or done to you in my presence!" Love protects.
