The Strength No One Sees

You’re the person no one checks on because you always seem to have it together.

When others need you, you show up without hesitation— even when you’re

breaking inside. You say, “I’ve got it,” even as your hands shake,

even as the weight presses down on your chest. And somehow, you always make

it work. They admire your strength without ever seeing the cost of it.

Behind closed doors, you carry your burdens in silence, afraid of becoming a burden yourself.

You’ve learned to find comfort in small things— a kind word, a gentle touch,

a lingering smile. For you, every gesture carries a depth others may never