When the backpack is too heavy

Sometimes life weighs more than we let on.
We don't usually realize it because we're so caught up in "pulling the
"car" in many aspects and we know that, if we stop, everything will come to a standstill or
It simply won't keep up with the right pace. And we decided to keep smiling.
dressed and with our chests held high, as if nothing could touch us, but inside we carry
cracks that can only be felt in silence.
You smile, you welcome, you care, you allow those around you to lean on your shoulder and
You give time and dedication. And you maintain that for months and even years.
You try to understand actions and behaviors, in some cases justify them, and how
It's a learned rule; you believe you can't stop because you're the main piece.
of a mechanism on which everyone depends.
Being vulnerable is scary; it's taking off your armor, it's accepting that you too
We need a space where we can rest from those battles that, although
small ones, we get free every day.
But suddenly life surprises you and puts someone in your path who, without promises
Not empty words, it gives you something simple but valuable: a hug that doesn't demand, that doesn't
A question that doesn't judge. A hug that holds you, but doesn't try to fix you.
and that simply lets you be yourself and breathe without rushing, letting go of the weight of
world with every exhalation.
And you realize that your worries are important, that your fears are not
too much, that you can laugh freely and be yourself without consequences, those
Arms are a home where you feel seen, understood, and safe. Where your own needs aren't taken for granted.
It's minimized. And you understand that feeling vulnerable isn't bad, it's human, and that because
Of course, you have every right to feel that way.
We are all vulnerable, and we shouldn't punish ourselves for it. But perhaps what we should do is...
What we should keep in mind is who we are dealing with, so that they don't use it against us later.
Our downfall. Choosing the people who accompany us in the shadows is so
It's as important as choosing who you open your heart to. These are actions that shouldn't be taken.
offer to anyone.
Vulnerability is profoundly offbeat. In a world where polish is preferred,
The perfect and the predictable; showing your true self is the greatest act of rebellion. Dare to step outside the box.
The script reveals what others hide, making you feel more real than ever. Introduce yourself
With flaws, with doubts, but with its own brilliance.
Being Offbeat isn't just about standing out on the outside with one of our clothes, it's about having
the courage to be honest inside.