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The Burnout Nobody Talks About: Emotional Exhaustion from Always Being the Strong One

By ssmith / November 7, 2025 /

The Burnout Nobody Talks About: Emotional Exhaustion from Always Being the Strong One They call you strong like it’s a compliment but nobody really knows what it costs, do they? Being “the strong one” means you’re always holding it all together;  the family, the friendships, the faith. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, you’re the one falling…