Who Stays – Ep 01: Then You'll Have to Say Goodbye to 90% of the People Around You

1 a.m. in a hospital waiting room. 1,143 contacts, and no one to call. Her thumb stops on a name she hasn't answered in six years. 📱 In this first episode of Who Stays, we look at the quote so many of us have heard: "As you grow, you'll have to say goodbye to ninety percent of the people around you." Why do friendships fade without anyone saying goodbye? What's the difference between drifting apart and giving up on someone? And what do we owe the few who stay? Through the story of Nina and Gabe, two college friends who were "the two who stayed," the six years of silence between them, and one night in a hospital, this video is for anyone grieving a friendship that ended without an ending, anyone who feels they have almost no one, and anyone who owes somebody a reply. Most people will drift. A few will stay. Be one of the few. 💛 Nina, Gabe, Mrs. Okafor and Priya are an original story, inspired by everyone who has ever counted who came. 💬 Who's the name you'd message tonight? Just the first letter. 🤍 This video is a reflection, not professional advice. If loneliness feels heavy or you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a counselor. If you're in crisis, contact a local crisis line or emergency services. 📌 Who Stays series: ▶ Ep 01 – Then You'll Have to Say Goodbye to 90% of the People Around You 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday Stories – Capturing the little moments that make life meaningful.