Strength-To Others

Stop telling your strong friend how strong they are when an issue comes up.

We know that. And honestly, that statement is dismissive.

As their friend, ask what they need. Just be there. Even if that means just sitting next to them in a room for a couple hours. True friends should make every attempt to understand, especially in vulnerable times. Sometimes the words to explain are hard to get together, and we want to know that your there anyway.

Now, should we begin to show that we have forgotten our strength, please, by all means, give us that reminder.

People assume that because we handle it a certain way, and it isn't easy to see when we're struggling that we don't need anyone... Wrong.
It's very possible that Anthony Bourdain, Robin Williams, and many others were the strong friend, and it just got too heavy to keep carrying. (RIP)

Life is consistent strength training, so going from"carrying" 300 lbs to now holding 330 is a big change. Mind set matters, we can do a lot more than we think.. But never ignore that the transition is not easy. And consistently building strength by choice or chance, is tiring.

Yes, we must learn to be strong for ourselves and understand when to stop so that it doesn't become overwhelming...but we're stubborn, lol.

Be there. Ask if they are truly okay. Be willing to push if you feel we aren't really being open. Understand. And be patient. We want to be here for the Long haul, we have large dreams and goals, which is why we became strong.. But that doesn't mean we don't need anyone.

Alright,I'm off.........#GoBeGreat