The idea that we can do everything. Hold it together. Act as if nothing is bothering us and nothing is wrong, while still excelling and being everything for everybody else. Meanwhile, we may not feel safe enough—or trust even the people around us enough—to let them see the load we’re carrying. And this starts early. Through examples and experiences, we’re taught that showing emotion or not being able to do something isn’t safe. So we hold on. Sis, sit with that for a moment. When you’ve learned to keep it together, letting somebody know you’re struggling can feel like a risk. As we begin this conversation here in Seated Sisters, I want us to make room for an honest answer. You don’t have to make it sound pretty. What did you learn early about being the “strong one,” and how does that lesson still shape what you allow others to see?