When we finally celebrated being debt-free, a neighbor showed up needing help. Peregrine took him in without hesitation. Watching her give, even when she had little, inspired me. Eventually, she lost her job too. I repeated her words: “Let’s start small.” We built her list. She cried, struggled—but landed a better job in the end. Our apartment became more than a lifeline—it became a home. One day, she made tuna salad again and joked, “I’ll finish it before day three.” I smiled, knowing we’d come full circle.

It wasn’t just about the food. It was about learning to speak up, to rebuild, and to start small—together.So how long does tuna salad last?
Three days. Maybe five.
But don’t wait that long to check in—especially on yourself.