Chyler Leigh Instagram – I know this picture might seem a little odd to post because you can’t see either my or @melissabenoist ‘s face, but it captures a moment last year I will never forget. This wasn’t taken during a rehearsal or on set. This was taken in my home. This was a night when I desperately needed a hug. This was when I was so low, I asked for help when gathering any courage to do so is something that is terribly hard for me to do in the first place. But this right here is a perfect example of the woman Melissa is. It was a FULL work day for her (hence her “Kara” ponytail) and she (and Katie McGrath – 📸 credit here, whom I absolutely adore and am so grateful for) came to my house with a couple bottles of wine and we just hugged and cried it out. She’s a woman with a heart so big, compassion so great, she can – and absolutely will – change the world for better. She is as bright a light as there ever could be and has always helped guide me through darker times. I’ve learned SO much from her. I’ve watched her fight through some of the toughest moments in her life and I’ve never seen someone come out the other side with such grace and determination and bravery to help encourage others to do the same. What else can I say? I love this girl. Happy birthday, Sis. You are an angel and a gift to this world. You sure have been one for me 👯‍♀️ PS… the striped shirt scenario was not planned. Sisters… ya know what I mean?