I see you. You know you’re strong, but there are days when you long for a break from it all. Strength can feel both like a gift and a burden, a constant expectation you must carry.

The world often assumes that because you’re capable, you can handle everything, no matter how heavy it gets. But what about the moments when you just want to rest, to be vulnerable, to not have to keep pushing forward out of preservation? Sometimes, being strong feels like a performance that leaves you exhausted, yearning for pause.

There are times when you wish you could let go without fearing it will be seen as weakness. You want the space to not be the one who holds everything together or picks up the pieces when things fall apart. It’s draining to be the rock when you, too, need someone to lean on.

Strength is important, but it’s also okay to ask for help, to not have all the answers, and allow yourself to rest. Even the strongest people need a break from carrying the weight of the world—just to recharge and remember that being human is just as important as being strong.

The truth is, you’ve never really been allowed to be soft. To relax. To let go. From the beginning, you were forced into a role that demanded control. And though you’ve flourished, you’re tired, craving something other than sovereignty.

You’ve always been the one others rely on, but rarely had anyone to rely on yourself. How sweet would it be to just float, to drift, and feel the freedom of being lost in someone you trust to take the lead for a while? To sink into the unwavering care of someone loyal enough that when you look into their eyes, you see an unbreakable bond and know it’s safe to close your eyes. You deserve someone whose ambition and drive meet you on days you can’t meet yourself.

For so long, you’ve carried the weight of unmet promises often turned burdens. This isn’t your fault. All you’ve ever asked in return are the same things you give away so freely. I’m sorry not everyone has the same heart but stop muffling your expectations. You deserve softness.