Stop Saying You’re So Strong

It was always hard for me to hear, “You’re so strong,” because it felt like a weight I had to carry so others perceived me in a way that inspired them.

The reality is that I just survived and did it the best way I knew how.

Sure, that was inspiring to some, but in my world, it was just what had to be done to care for myself and our babies.

Many people don’t understand that when you survive tragedy, you are given no choice but to keep moving forward. Life doesn’t stop, and putting one foot before the other is simply an act of survival, not inspiration.

I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to carry the weight of being anyone’s inspiration. Focus on your mental, emotional, and physical health, give yourself the grace to grieve whatever you are going through, and keep showing up in the best way for you and your family.

People may be inspired

Or they may judge

Maybe even talk about your choices

Nothing others perceive has anything to do with you or your journey.

Keep on and know people are inspired by what they don’t think they couldn’t shoulder.

We all know they could if given no other choice.

Hopefully, they never find out.

Michelle