I Thought It Quietly
I thought it quietly, the way you do when a thought feels too intact to rush. It didn’t need to be…
I Held Myself Together
I held myself together in moments when it would have been easier to fall apart. Not because I…
Quiet Still Counts
Quiet still counts, even when no one claps for it, even when it doesn’t show up as progress you…
I Didn’t Announce This
I didn’t announce this. Not the growth. Not the healing. Not the way something heavy finally…
Strength Without Witnesses
Strength without witnesses is a different kind of power. It isn’t fueled by recognition or…
I Carried This Quietly
I carried this quietly, not because it was light, and not because it didn’t hurt. I carried it…