You don’t need a trophy to prove resilience. You don’t need applause to confirm your worth. Some of the strongest people go unnoticed because their battles aren’t public. But just because your effort isn’t always recognized doesn’t mean it’s wasted.
Strength shows up in different ways. It’s in the discipline to do the work when motivation runs out. The courage to be honest when a lie would be easier. The ability to keep going, even when no one else sees the struggle. If you’ve ever kept moving forward when quitting felt easier, you’re stronger than you think.