sandndwater
Theo has always believed kindness could change the world. Smiles, favors, small sacrifices-he offers them freely, without ever asking for anything in return. But when life at college begins to chip away at his health, his spirit, and his sense of belonging, Theo discovers that giving too much can leave nothing left for himself.
Between cruel roommates, long shifts at a café, and the quiet ache of loneliness, he clings to the light he brings others-children at the shelter, a confident girl who orders iced coffee, and a steadfast friend who sees through his endless smile. Yet when kindness becomes exhaustion, when generosity hides hunger, Theo must finally ask: Who will carry the boy who has carried everyone else?
Tender, raw, and deeply human, All That We Carry is a story of friendship, first love, and the delicate balance between giving and receiving. It is about learning that being cared for is just as vital as caring for others-and that the weight we carry is lighter when it's shared.