No matter how unattached you seem, being distant and emotionally unattached isn’t a sign of strength.

You do anythingeverythingjust to run away from the self-destructive pain in your life.

You run that extra mile because sweat feels better than remembering how much you miss them.

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Joshua Rawson-Harris

You work your ass off for your career because success is better than remembering everything that hurts.

The most dangerous emotions are those that do everything to run away from.

The truth is, youre not being brave or fearless by pretending you cant feel your emotions.

No matter how unattached you seem, being distant and emotionally unattached isnt a sign of strength.

Just because you dont let yourself feel them doesnt mean youre invincible.

In fact, its proof that you care more than youre letting on.

Why would you gotta shut your feelings off if you were strong as you say you are?

Repressing your emotions doesnt make you strongit makes you weak.