I’d always thought
Myself as being strong
In fact, opposite were true
Thoughts kept secret
Locked safely away
Inner emotions unharmed
Pain and suffering
Handled alone, quietly
Unable to burden others
Problems which are my own
In my eyes
I thought I was being strong
In others eyes
I was pushing them away
Withdrawing from everyone
Refusing anyone near
Only wanting to protect them
Hurting them instead
Of protecting them from the pain
Instead of being strong
Weak is closer to reality
Wrong way around
Happiness is to be shared
Even sadness and hurt
Especially those love ones
They feel your pain anyway
Written by Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen
Wednesday, 29th March 2017
Mindoftannguyen 
You described such in-depth feeling so well. As a person who keeps herself to herself, I feel the same way! It would be blissful if everyone could be accompanied by someone kind and supportive, to open our heart in front of him/her that has been locked for years at ease. Having a confidant that stands by our side is always an irreplaceable treasure.
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The problem with that is, what could be used to help us, could be used to hurt us.
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