I know you've been told you're too soft. You're too soft because you carry your heart on your sleeve. You're too soft because you keep giving chances to those who hurt you. You're too soft because you forgive too easily. Too quickly. You're too soft because your heart hurts when you see others in pain. You're too soft because you'll go out of your way for others when they won't do the same for you. You're too soft because you love too much. Too deeply. You're too soft because you let people take you for granted. You're too soft because you let them hurt you, even though you never would. But you're also strong. You're strong because you go into the depths of despair and come out bolder and wiser than ever before. You're strong because you use your voice to empower yourself and others. You're strong because you helped yourself get back up again. You're strong because you wiped your own tears, you plastered your own wounds. You're strong because despite it all—you're still here. After everything. Smiling. Healing. Moving on. You're strong because you're finding yourself again. Because you still have the courage to love yourself. You're strong because you never gave up on you. I know you're soft, but that's not your weakness—it's your strength. Because even after being soft, you are so strong, and isn't that beautiful?