You know… a heart as soft as yours will always tremble when it has to be firm.
But being gentle doesn’t mean you must always bend.
Sometimes love needs a steady voice.
Sometimes care looks like a boundary.
If your eyes fill with tears when you stand your ground,
it doesn’t mean you’re hurting someone —
it only means your heart refuses to become cold.
And that is not something to feel guilty about.
A person who can be kind and firm at the same time
is someone who loves with honesty.
So don’t feel bad for being strong.
Even the kindest rain still falls from brave clouds.