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Venomous snake found a sleeping porcupine. It wrapped itself around it. It felt warm, safe, perfect. Then, the porcupine woke up. Its sharp quills rose instantly. The snake felt pain. But instead of letting go, it squeezed even tighter. The tighter it held, the deeper the quills pressed. Still, it refused to release its grip. It believed holding on would somehow make things better. It didn't. The pain only grew worse. In the end, the snake lost everything. Not because of the porcupine, but because it refused to let go. In psychology, this is called trauma bonding. Some people stay attached to relationships that keep hurting them. They mistake pain for love, and suffering for loyalty. Remember this: sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn't holding on. It's walking away.

Arthur D. Harrell

I SEE YOU

I see you.

The one who says, “I’m fine,”
when you’re anything but.

The one who keeps on going
because stopping feels too much.

I see the tired behind your eyes,
the bits you cover with jokes,
the things you never quite say,
the words that get stuck in your throat.

I see how much you give away,
how much of yourself you share.
How you notice when others go quiet,
and somehow, you’re always there.

I see the days you’ve had enough,
but still you get things done.

The days you don’t feel strong at all,
but somehow still carry on.

I see the bits nobody asks about,
the ones you keep tucked away.

The moments you think,
“F**k it, I can’t do this,”
then get up and do it anyway.

You should not have to fall apart
for someone to notice you.

You should not have to shout out loud
to prove you’re struggling too.

So if lately you’ve felt forgotten,
or like people just look straight through,

hear me when I say this...

I see you.

Not the smile.
Not the “I’m alright.”
Not the version you show
just to get through.

You.

The tired.
The trying.
The keeping going.

I see you.

And maybe today,
those are the words
you needed someone to say.

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Today's vibes.

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