14/10/2025
Over the years, I’ve met a lot of people who spend their days minding everyone else.
The steady ones. The fixers. The quiet hearts in the room who make sure things don’t fall apart.
They’re often the ones who smile and say, “Ah sure, I’m grand,” even when they’re running on empty.
Because somewhere along the line, they learned that their feelings come second.
That being strong means staying silent.
But here’s the truth, even the strongest shoulders need a place to rest.
You don’t have to carry every story, every worry, every ‘I’ll be fine’.
You’re allowed your own space, your own time, your own breath.
Sometimes, all it takes is one small chat.
A bit of time to exhale. To hear yourself again.
That’s where the work begins. not in fixing everything,
but in remembering you matter too.
If something’s been sitting quietly at the back of your mind,
maybe this is your sign to start the conversation.
That first chat can change more than you’d think. 💚
— Stephen | Counsellor & Listener
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