Lately, I’ve realized , everyone wants someone who listens.
But sometimes, even when people are around, no one’s really there. That’s when you start talking to the only person who might get you , yourself.
One night, I sat there with my chat window open. No notifications, no one to vent to. My head was loud, my chest heavy , stress, confusion, silence.
And then, for the first time ever, I typed a message in that blank box… for myself.
"You're tired. I know. But look , you haven’t stopped. You’ve fallen, yes, but you’ve stood back up. You think no one gets it, but I do , because I am you."
"You’ve always tried to be strong for everyone else. Just this once, break down for yourself. Cry if you have to. Breathe. But don’t give up. I believe in you."
No one else ever read that message. It didn’t go to a friend, or a group chat , just sat there, unread, except by the one who needed it most.
That night, I didn’t find peace in anyone’s replies.
I found it in my own words.
End Note:
Sometimes the real conversation isn’t with the world , it’s with yourself. And those are the ones that save you.
But sometimes, even when people are around, no one’s really there. That’s when you start talking to the only person who might get you , yourself.
One night, I sat there with my chat window open. No notifications, no one to vent to. My head was loud, my chest heavy , stress, confusion, silence.
And then, for the first time ever, I typed a message in that blank box… for myself.
"You're tired. I know. But look , you haven’t stopped. You’ve fallen, yes, but you’ve stood back up. You think no one gets it, but I do , because I am you."
"You’ve always tried to be strong for everyone else. Just this once, break down for yourself. Cry if you have to. Breathe. But don’t give up. I believe in you."
No one else ever read that message. It didn’t go to a friend, or a group chat , just sat there, unread, except by the one who needed it most.
That night, I didn’t find peace in anyone’s replies.
I found it in my own words.
End Note:
Sometimes the real conversation isn’t with the world , it’s with yourself. And those are the ones that save you.
