Madhu Kiran Kota<p>Not everyone who looks “strong” is okay.</p><p>Some people carry storms inside them with quiet grace.<br />They hold space for others, while silently hoping someone will ask them if they’re truly fine.</p><p>To all the silent warriors:<br />You deserve rest. You deserve softness. You don’t have to earn it by breaking down first.</p><p> Today, be gentle with yourself.<br />And if no one’s asked you lately — how are you really?</p><p><a href="https://me.dm/tags/Emotional" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Emotional</span></a>#MentalWellbeing <a href="https://me.dm/tags/YouAreNotAlone" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>YouAreNotAlone</span></a> <a href="https://me.dm/tags/Burnout" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Burnout</span></a> <a href="https://me.dm/tags/Empathy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Empathy</span></a> <a href="https://me.dm/tags/Vulnerability" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Vulnerability</span></a> <a href="https://me.dm/tags/MastodonMentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MastodonMentalHealth</span></a></p>