We talk about strength like it’s something shiny.

Like it’s something you earn. Like it’s something people admire from a distance.

But no one really talks about how heavy it can feel.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what it actually means to be “the strong one.” The one who holds it together. The one people lean on. The one who doesn’t fall apart in public.

Because sometimes strength isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s quiet survival. Sometimes it’s exhaustion. Sometimes it’s choosing not to quit when you’d rather disappear.

This isn’t about pretending we’re fearless. It’s about telling the truth about what strength costs.

If you’ve ever been called strong but felt tired… this one’s for you.

Beyond Pink Ribbons is a space for the conversations that happen after the crisis, after the diagnosis, after the finish line.

This isn’t about medical advice or toxic positivity. It’s about the quiet parts no one prepares you for — identity shifts, body image, relationships, fear, strength, and rebuilding life in a new way.