I can still fight. I have the strength, the skill, and the will to stand against what needs standing against. But I will not be placed on the front line as expendable, nor will I be expected to carry the weight of battles that others claim are shared. I have limits, and I know them.
I choose to engage on my terms—from a position where I can act effectively, where my decisions are my own, and where I can make an impact without being sacrificed. I will take the shots that matter, press the levers that shift outcomes, and act with precision—but I will not throw myself into chaos for the sake of others’ illusions of loyalty or friendship. I am not surrendering; I am preserving…









