Why do we consider vulnerability a weakness?

For some reason, these two words are treated as synonyms.

How hard is it to confess your deepest feelings? When you do, how does it make you feel? And when you do tell your story, is it easy?

We embrace people when they tell their emotionally naked story. But when we think about sharing, we avoid and tell ourselves it’s weak.

That’s fear. Because people are afraid to feel and they spend thousands on substances to suspend them or push them away. Yet when they do share, a burden is lifted.

Sharing a heartfelt story is courageous. However, there is a risk. While there are many things you gain, there are many things you can lose, too. How will you be judged? Will there be consequences?

Nothing that carries risk is weak. Tell your story when you are ready. You’ll know when it’s right. Until then, tell it to your journal.

Why do we apologize for crying?