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Rick And Morty

You're Always There For Everyone But Who's There?

📌 You’re the strong one. The listener. The fixer. But when it’s you who’s hurting? Crickets. Let this be the post that checks on you for once. ⸻ 🧠Raw Opening Monologue (Voice-Note Feel) *“Hey… yeah, you. The one who always replies. Who remembers birthdays. Who keeps the group chat alive. Who listens to everybody’s breakdowns at 2am, even when you’re barely staying afloat yourself. I don’t know who checks on you — but I need you to know this: Being the strong one doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to break. You’re allowed to need. You’re allowed to cry. You’re allowed to say ‘I’m not okay today’ — and not feel guilty for it. God didn’t create you just to hold up the world. He created you to be held, too.”* ⸻ 📖 Anchor Scripture: “Cast your burdens on the Lord, and He will sustain you…” — Psalm 55:22 ⸻ 📖 Narrative: The Truth About Being “The Strong One” Let’s be honest: Some of y’all are walking miracles with no one clapping for you. You clean up everyone else’s messes, hold space for their trauma, and stay strong because “someone has to.” But what if it’s time to stop performing strength… and start receiving support? Real talk: • You can’t pour from a cracked cup. • You deserve rest without earning it. • You don’t have to be everything for everyone, every day. • And guess what? God never asked you to be everyone’s Savior. That’s His job. Your softness matters just as much as your strength. And if no one else sees how much you carry — God does. ⸻ 🧠 Emotional Engagement Layer: Why This Connects • 💔 Taps into empathy fatigue and invisible labor • 🔄 Mirrors internal dialogue of high-functioning givers • 🧎‍♂️ Reframes strength as something that needs support, not just applause • 🙏 Offers a holy permission to rest without shame ⸻ 💬 READER REWARD: — “The Strong Ones Club” Check-In 🤍 Comment “Still Showing Up” and I’ll reply with a blessing + affirmation built for those who carry without credit. 🕊️ Let the comment section fire up

You're Always There For Everyone But Who's There?
Kimberly Parker

My Mom Says She'll Never Go Into a Care Facility

My siblings and I have been watching our parents get older, and it's brought up some really difficult conversations. My mom has made it clear that she has no plans to ever go into a care facility. She has the financial means to make that choice, but I'm really struggling with what that means for us as her children. I love her so much and I want what's best for her, but I just don't have the money to care for her full-time. I also don't have the medical knowledge or the emotional bandwidth to handle it all. It feels like so many families are facing this exact dilemma right now. I'm wondering if anyone else is seeing this shift. Is elder care becoming more dependent on us even if we are not equipped to do it? How are you all navigating this? #ElderCare #FamilyMatters #Caregiving #GenerationalShift #FamilyRelationships #Family

My Mom Says She'll Never Go Into a Care Facility
WistfulWagtail

My Husband Ran, I Stayed – Now What?! 😳🤯

Last week, I had to protect my niece from a pitbull attack while my husband literally ran off. Since then, I’ve been ignoring him, unsure if I should ever forgive him. I told him I needed space—he cried, but honestly, I felt nothing. Maybe I’m just exhausted and overwhelmed, but I can’t shake the feeling of betrayal. His family isn’t speaking to him either, and I haven’t even asked where he went during the chaos. Now, I’m stuck replaying everything in my head, wondering if this one moment is enough to end a marriage. Is it fair to want a partner who stands and fights with you, not one who runs? Am I being too harsh? Or is this just what happens when trust is shattered? If you were in my shoes, what would you do? I just need someone to tell me I’m not crazy for feeling this way. 😤😵‍💫🤔 #TrustIssues #MarriageStruggles #RelationshipAdvice #RomanticRelationships

My Husband Ran, I Stayed – Now What?! 😳🤯
Nicole Rasmussen

Columbia’s interim president finds love and new beginnings

Claire Shipman, now steering Columbia University through turbulent times, is making headlines for more than just her leadership. The former GMA correspondent is engaged to ex-pro soccer player Kati Jo Spisak. Their story began after Shipman’s book talk at the Washington Spirit, where Spisak worked. Both women have impressive careers—Shipman balancing university challenges and Spisak running her own sports agency. What’s even more inspiring is how Shipman and her ex-husband, Jay Carney, maintain a supportive friendship as they move forward with new partners. This modern family dynamic is sparking conversations about love, resilience, and community. Thoughts? #Entertainment #ColumbiaUniversity #ClaireShipman

Columbia’s interim president finds love and new beginnings
LLama Loo

In Times Such As These…

As a community, our hearts ache, and we search for meaning and healing. What follows is not just words, but a sincere expression of compassion and hope for those walking through the shadows of this tragedy.” Dearest Adonai, May your comfort surround the families and friends who are grieving. May strength be given to the first responders and caregivers who step into the chaos with courage. May wisdom guide the leaders and teachers who carry the responsibility of protecting our children. And may light break through even the deepest sorrow, reminding us that hope is never lost. In the days ahead, may we hold each other closer, speak kindness more freely, and never lose sight of the truth that love is stronger than hate. In the Holy Name of Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus the Messiah), we pray, Amen

In Times Such As These…
vegalatoya

when silence starts to feel louder than noise

I never understood how loud silence could be—until I started eating dinner alone. Not once or twice, but for months. At first it felt like freedom. No small talk. No social pressure. Just me and my thoughts. I even lit a candle once, trying to make it poetic. But somewhere around week six, I noticed I had started talking to the TV—not because it was interesting, but because I missed the sound of being heard. I read a line from Joan Didion that said, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” It hit me. I had stopped telling stories. There was no audience. No need to perform. But also, no reflection. Loneliness doesn’t always feel like crying on the floor. Sometimes it looks like doing your dishes in silence for the fourth night in a row. #Entertainment #Books #LonelyReads

when silence starts to feel louder than noise
RainbowRealm

My Boyfriend Wants to Attend His Ex's Parent's Funeral - Am I Being Unreasonable? 😕

So here's the thing that's been eating at me... My boyfriend just told me he wants to attend his ex-girlfriend's father's funeral next week. They broke up over four years ago, and it wasn't pretty - there's still bad blood between them. They haven't spoken since! 😤 He says he had a good relationship with her family back then, and it's just about paying respects. But honestly, I can't shake this weird feeling about it. Like, why now? Why insert yourself back into that situation when you've both moved on? I feel like I'm being petty, but something about this just doesn't sit right with me. Am I overthinking this, or would you feel weird too? I really need someone to tell me I'm not going crazy here! 🤷‍♀️ #relationships #boundaries #advice #FamilyRelationships

My Boyfriend Wants to Attend His Ex's Parent's Funeral - Am I Being Unreasonable? 😕
SavvySnowflake

My Boyfriend's Secret Baby Is Tearing Our Perfect Life Apart 💔

I thought I had found my forever person. John and I reconnected after years apart, and he gave me everything - a beautiful home, my dream car, even the puppy I'd always wanted. We were building the perfect life together in our cozy suburban neighborhood. 🏡 Then one evening, with tears streaming down his face, he dropped a bombshell that shattered my world. A woman from his past had called - she was pretty sure her 2-year-old son was his. The DNA test confirmed my worst nightmare. 😭 Seeing that little boy's photo felt like a knife to my heart. He looks exactly like John, and there's no denying the truth. John's mom made everything worse by posting about it on social media before I could even tell my own family. Now everyone knows, and I'm drowning in this pain. 💔 I'm trying to be supportive, but honestly? I'm falling apart inside. Every baby commercial, every stroller I pass - it all reminds me that the man I love has a child with someone else. How do you move forward when your heart feels this broken? Have you ever felt like your perfect world just crumbled overnight? I really need to know I'm not alone in this... 😢 #relationshipstruggles #blendedFamily #heartbreak #FamilyRelationships

My Boyfriend's Secret Baby Is Tearing Our Perfect Life Apart 💔
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