The Paradox of the Strong One You're the one they call when things fall apart. The one who keeps it together, fixes what's broken, and never asks for much in return. You do well and somehow that becomes the reason they forget to ask if you're okay. You're not the loudest. You don't make a scene. So they assume you don't need anything. But strength doesn't mean you don't get tired. It means you keep going even when no one checks on you. One day, I hope you're surrounded by people who see the strong one, and still ask, "How's your heart?"