I see you trying, working hard,
Every day feels like a fight,
You\u2019re doing your best just to get by,
Holding on through the long, tough nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know it\u2019s rough, it\u2019s never fair,
The bills keep coming, the hours are long,
You\u2019re stretched so thin, it\u2019s hard to breathe,
Wondering where you went wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But listen, you\u2019re stronger than you know,
Even when it feels like you\u2019re breaking apart,
Every step you take, every move you make,
Shows the courage in your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s okay to feel worn out,
To feel like you\u2019re losing the fight,
But don\u2019t let the struggle make you doubt,
That things can get better, that you\u2019ll see the light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try to find small moments of peace,
Even in the midst of your fight,
A little rest, a bit of joy,
Can help you make it through the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reach out if you need a hand,
Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help,
You don\u2019t have to carry it all alone,
There are people who care, who will stand by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep pushing, keep holding on,
Even when the days are tough,
You\u2019re doing more than you realize,
And that\u2019s more than enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One day, things will start to change,
The load will lighten, the path will clear,
So hang on, keep moving forward,
Your strength will see you through, I\u2019m here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re not alone in this battle,
And you\u2019ve got what it takes to win,
So take a breath, keep going,
And believe that new days will begin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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