I’m Tired Of Being Strong All The Time

I am a strong, independent woman. I walk with my head up high, keeping my feet on the ground. I wear all the worries of the world on my shoulders. I smile when my heart cries.

Life has taught me on that.

I am always here when people need me. I am willing to lend a helping hand to everyone because I know how hard life can be.

Life has thrown many battles in front of my legs; I’ve learned how to fight them by myself. I celebrate all my victories and never give up on difficulties. I am a warrior.

The world believes my strength. I am tired of that.

I am tired of being strong all the time.

I am tired of people always expecting me to be strong. I am tired of people seeing me as someone who can deal with any situation and come up with a solution to every problem.

I am tired of those who are not willing to see the real picture inside my shattered soul. They don’t know that my heart trembles. They’re not even aware how much I feel lonely and scared.

I am tired of being strong all the time.

Often, I let my thoughts wander to the infinity and I wish I had someone who would care for me the way I care for others.

Often, I want to take a deep breath, release myself, and let all my hidden tears flow. Am I not a human?

I am a human. Strong human. I want to feel good in my own skin. I want to break the highest walls of my soul and break free from the chains of that strength.

I am sick and tired of being strong all the time.

I am tired of pretending that I don’t need anyone. I am tired of pretending that I can do anything all on my own.

I want someone to hug me telling me that everything will be alright. I want someone to walk beside me through storms. There is no shame in needing someone.

I need someone to remind me that I don’t need to be that strong. Yes, I need someone to assure me that I won’t pass through thorny paths alone.

I can. I know, I can. I have already been doing this throughout my life. 

I just want to hear that someone cares for me. That’s all.

Image: Alessio Albi