"The Anchor Theory" The Anchor Theory says that some people are so busy keeping everyone else from drifting away that nobody notices they're sinking. They're the dependable friend, the strong sibling, the person who always shows up when others need them. Everyone feels safer because they're there. But anchors carry weight. And sometimes, the people holding everyone together are the ones silently struggling under burdens they've never spoken about. Check on your anchors. Even the strongest things need support too.