Vulnerability is where someone really gets to know you. It is when you show up not as your strongest self, not as your most put together self, not as your prettiest self-but just as you are. There will be moments when you will break and hurt-maybe it'll be because people are unkind, or things aren't going your way, or something you worked hard for fell through. Maybe the voices in your head are louder some days and you're not able to fight back. In such moments, you will want to hide-raise your guard and retreat from even the people who care about you. Remember, true strength lies in opening up to people about what aches and hurts in you. They may not have the answers, but they will have compassion, patience and space for you to speak and feel heard. They will make you realize that a bad day is just a bad day, and that no matter what you're going through, you are never alone. There is no greater power than the power of people, and when you feel vulnerable let them in, let them be there for you. Vulnerability is where someone really gets to know you.