Dear strong woman, I see the pain behind your smile.
I know the tears you cry every night in the comfort of your bed.
I know how difficult it is to get up in the morning and hide it all behind a smile.
I know what goes on in this beautiful mind of yours.
There are people who need you and you cant let them down.
I see you fighting your own demons to be there for them.
Being strong isnt really a choice, is it?
You become it because of circumstances.
Im here to tell you that its okay if you cant.
It takes time to unlearn these things you were trained to be someone you arent.
Strength isnt about being able to hold in your tears when you feel sad.
Strength isnt about keeping your feelings inside when theyre too intense.
Strength isnt about pretending that everything is okay when your soul is hurting.
Strength is the opposite.
Strength is allowing yourself to feel whatever it is that you gotta feel in the moment.
Strength is feeling deep when the world expects you to hide your sensitivity.
Strength is finding the courage to speak up in a world that has been cruel to you.
Strength is letting people in, no matter how many times youve been hurt before.
Strength is being able to say,Im not okay right now.
Just remember, its okay to need someone.
We all need someone to remind us that were not invincible that we are not alone.
