To Every Woman Who Is Tired but Still Trying.
Good evening everyone,hope your day was good
There is something about being a woman that the world does not always understand. From the outside, people see the smile, the strength, the beauty, the grace. But inside, there are battles that nobody sees. Silent tears. Quiet prayers. Hidden fears. Untold stories.
Many women wake up every morning already tired not just physically tired, but emotionally and mentally exhausted. Yet they still rise. They still dress up. They still show up for life. That alone is strength. Being a woman is not just about wearing makeup or looking beautiful.
It is about carrying responsibilities that sometimes feel too heavy for one heart. It is about loving deeply even after being hurt. It is about forgiving when the pain is still fresh. It is about sacrificing without always being appreciated. Society has so many expectations for women. You must be strong but not too strong. You must be independent but not intimidating. You must be respectful but not silent. You must chase your dreams but still prioritize everyone else. 
It feels like a constant balancing act. Some women are fighting financial struggles. They are working hard, saving little by little, trying to build a better future. Some are students, studying late at night, hoping their efforts will pay off one day. Some are mothers who barely sleep, yet still wake up to take care of everyone. Some are single and constantly pressured with questions like, “When are you getting married?” as if their value depends on a ring. Let’s talk about the silent pressure.
A woman can be smiling on social media and crying in her room at night. She can encourage others while feeling discouraged herself. She can look confident but secretly battle insecurity. There are women who are healing from heartbreak. They loved genuinely. They trusted fully. And they were disappointed deeply. But they are learning to love themselves again. Slowly. Carefully. Bravely. There are women rebuilding their lives from nothing. Starting over is not easy. It takes courage to admit that something is not working. 
It takes strength to walk away from what is familiar but unhealthy. And it takes faith to believe that better days will come. Dear woman, if you are reading this I want you to know something important: You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to protect your peace. Resting does not mean you are lazy. It means you are human. Saying no does not mean you are rude. It means you respect yourself. Protecting your peace does not mean you are selfish. It means you understand your worth. Many women were raised to put others first always. To endure. To tolerate. To be quiet. But times are changing. Women are learning that strength is not in silence. Strength is in knowing when to speak. Strength is in knowing when to leave. Strength is in knowing when to stay and fight. Let us also talk about comparison. Social media has made it easy to compare lives. One woman is getting married. Another is traveling abroad. Another is building a business. Another just bought a house. And you begin to question yourself “Am I behind?” But life is not a competition. Everyone’s journey is different. Your timing is different. Your story is different. What is meant for you will not pass you. Some women are fighting battles with their bodies. Insecurity about weight. Skin. Hair. Shape. Stretch marks. Scars. Society constantly tells women how they should look. But beauty is not one standard. Beauty is confidence. Beauty is authenticity. Beauty is peace. And then there is emotional labor something many people do not talk about. Women are often the emotional supporters in families and relationships. They listen. They advise. They care. They remember birthdays. They check on everyone. They manage feelings. But who checks on them? Sometimes the strong woman needs someone to say, “Are you okay?” and truly mean it. There are women who cry themselves to sleep because they feel unseen. There are women who feel lonely even in relationships. There are women who are afraid to speak up because they don’t want to be called “dramatic” or “too emotional.” Let me say this clearly: your emotions are valid. Your feelings matter. Being sensitive is not weakness. It means you feel deeply. And that is beautiful. To the single woman you are not incomplete. Marriage is beautiful, yes, but it is not the only achievement in life. Build yourself. Grow. Travel. Learn. Heal. Become the woman you are proud of. To the married woman your efforts matter. Even when nobody notices the little things you do daily, they matter. To the young girl protect your dreams. Do not shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s comfort. To the older woman your wisdom is powerful. Your journey is inspiring. Women have endured so much throughout history. Yet here we are educated, ambitious, expressive, determined. That is growth. That is progress. But let’s also remind ourselves: we do not have to be superwomen every day. It is okay to admit you are struggling. It is okay to ask for help. It is okay to not have everything figured out. Life is not a straight road. It has turns, delays, detours, and surprises. Sometimes what feels like rejection is protection. Sometimes what feels like delay is preparation. Sometimes what feels like loss is redirection. Dear woman, your story is still being written. The tears you cry today may water the strength you will walk in tomorrow. The pain you feel today may build the wisdom you will share later. The disappointment you experience today may prepare you for something better. And please stop apologizing for existing. Stop apologizing for your ambition. Stop apologizing for your standards. Stop apologizing for your growth. Stop apologizing for outgrowing people. Growth can be uncomfortable. When you change, not everyone will understand. Some people prefer the old version of you because she was easier to control. But evolution is necessary. Protect your energy. Protect your mind. Protect your heart. Choose friendships that uplift you. Choose relationships that respect you. Choose environments that inspire you. And most importantly choose yourself. Self-love is not pride. It is survival. Many women were taught to love others before loving themselves. But you cannot pour from an empty cup. You cannot give what you do not have. Heal. Learn. Forgive. Grow. Celebrate your small wins. Even waking up and trying again is a victory. To the woman who feels like giving up please don’t. You are stronger than you realize. You have survived days you thought would break you. And you are still here. That means something. One day, you will look back at this phase of your life and realize it built you. It stretched you. It shaped you. So keep going. Cry if you need to. Rest if you need to. Pray if you believe. Talk to someone. Take a deep breath. But do not quit on yourself. You are powerful. You are worthy. You are enough even before the promotion, before the marriage, before the applause. You do not need external validation to confirm your value. Your existence is not a mistake. Your dreams are not too big. Your voice is not too loud. Your standards are not too high. Keep becoming.Keep believing. Keep building. And when you feel tired but still trying remember that trying is courage. To every woman reading this on Ladies of Hive: I see your strength. I see your effort. I see your resilience. Even when nobody claps for you, heaven sees. Even when nobody understands, your journey matters. And one day, your story will inspire another woman who feels exactly how you feel today. So hold your head high. The world needs your light. The world needs your softness. The world needs your strength. And most importantly You need you.
