The Strong One Who Also Needs to Be Held

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The Strong One Who Also Needs to Be Held

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I’ve been the "strong one" for as long as I can remember — the one who holds everything together, takes care of everyone, and stays steady so others can lean on me.

For a long time I didn’t realize that being the strong one wasn’t a choice, it was a survival strategy. And I also didn’t see how much it was quietly draining me.

This Ocean Note is about the moment my nervous system finally said “enough,” and what changed when I allowed myself to be held too.

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