When you are strong……

From the heart, Poetry 
When you are strong 
Then people take you for granted
They choose to ignore your pain and hurt
Thinking that since you don’t complain, you’re okay


When you are strong
You don’t ask for their help
Or cry tears of frustration when things go haywire 
You struggle on your own, tackling problems 
With resolve and determination to do it your way


When you are strong 
Those near you need to see those unshed tears 
That glint in your eyes but don’t escape 
They need to look closely and see that you struggle too

#Keepitalive

#Poetry

Published by Sadje

I am writing to express my opinion, share my experiences and to maybe provide some insight. My blog is addressing women at 50 ( but men are welcome to read my posts) ,their issues and the questions that come up at this stage in life. I don’t aim to teach, but to learn together.

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46 thoughts on “When you are strong……”

  6. Beautiful thoughts and so true. Strength is not a garauntee everything is okay. What’s the saying – the bigger they are the harder they fall. I think that applies to mental strength as well as physical. Good work.

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  10. Another of your poems that resonates with me! As a mom, I the myth of always being strong and put together can be so damaging. Beautifully and truthfully written, Sadje!

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  14. For me this can be a double edged sword. My expressing my emotions and asking for help with mental health is not something l enjoy doing but I will do it. Where it becomes more difficult is when l need physical help. Asking for that l feel people will then see me as weak not strong

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    1. That is I think a dilemma that we create for ourselves. I’m in the same boat because I like those around me too think I’m strong. But I think we can, and should ask for help when we need it.

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