#riseagain

Real courage shines when we rise, wipe our tears, and face the day with a smile - even if it’s a mask at times. Behind every laugh, there may be silent battles and hidden scars, yet these individuals choose to bear their storms alone, illuminating the lives of others.

Let’s remember that crying is not a sign of weakness; it’s a release. Strength lies not in our bravado, but in our ability to stand tall when our hearts feel heavy. Embrace your emotions and know that true power comes from vulnerability. 💛

It’s strange — this world. After years of drowning in that heavy, invisible weight, coming out feels like breathing for the first time. I ask myself, "Was I even here all along?"

My old self feels like a stranger. My likes, dislikes — all shapeshifted. The sun no longer burns — it warms me. The cold no longer numbs — it awakens me. And suddenly, even the smallest things feel like the first taste of love.

This is what they call a fresh start, right?

Where I begin again. Where I forget that there was ever a time I wanted to stop existing. Where I no longer carry the weight of being shattered by someone I trusted completely.

Dreams I had buried deep — they are resurfacing, one by one. And for the first time in years, I don’t just want to exist, I want to live.

Not just look at the ceiling and let hours disappear. Now, I want to work. To build. To chase joy like a teenager with two wings, ready to fly. Just… fly.

Life takes its turns

I burn

I cry, I think

And I rise slowly

From the ashes

Life is much more

No room for emptiness

No need to cave

Keep moving, keep going

Smile, laugh, appreciate