Tessa ReneeThere’s a reason the deadlift is one of the most respected lifts in the gym, it’s raw, it’s heavy, and it requires everything you’ve got. Heartbreak works the same way. Picking yourself back up after being dropped is the emotional equivalent of gripping that bar and forcing it off the ground, even when it feels impossible.
The weight of heartbreak sits in your chest like iron. It presses down on your mornings, your nights, even your laughter. But emotional deadlifts teach you this: you don’t need to lift it perfectly, you just need to lift it. You bend, you grip, you brace, and you rise even if you’re trembling.
Some days, the weight feels unbearable. You miss them, you replay the moments, you ache in places you didn’t know could ache. But each time you pull yourself off the floor, whether that means getting out of bed, answering a friend’s call, or saying “no” to going back, you’re training resilience. You’re teaching your heart that it can rise under pressure.
The magic of the deadlift is that it builds power you didn’t know you had. You go from doubting to dominating. From weak to steady. From broken to unbreakable. The heartbreak doesn’t get lighter, you just get stronger.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
The floor may be your starting point, but it’s never your final destination. Pick yourself up, again and again, until standing tall becomes second nature.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and empowerment. Healing is heavy, but you’re stronger than the weight trying to hold you down.
Tessa Renee
