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.