You’ve been strong for so long, haven’t you? Always showing up. Always carrying what no one sees. Always pretending you’re fine because it’s easier than explaining why you’re not. But strength doesn’t mean never feeling tired. Strength doesn’t mean pushing through until you break. You are allowed to feel exhausted. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to admit that some days, it’s all just a little too much. Rest isn’t weakness. Slowing down isn’t failure. Listening to your own needs is survival. You are allowed to be tired. And you are still brave, even when all you can do is breathe.