Maturity: Standing Alone, Choosing Companionship

"Don't force others to catch you." This statement is poignant, yet deeply liberating.

It is a truth we only truly understand as we grow up.

Everyone has their own rhythm and their own unique challenges. Not everyone has the strength or the timing to lend a hand the moment you fall. It’s not necessarily that a partner doesn't love you, or that your friends don't care; it is simply that everyone’s capacity to give is limited.

Instead of expecting others to always be your safety net, learn to hold yourself firmly first.

When you can manage your own life, your emotions, and your heart, those who truly want to be close to you will naturally gravitate toward you. They won't need to be asked; they will simply want to be there.

True maturity isn’t just about being "strong." It’s about the quiet realization:

"I can stand on my own, but it is so much better to have you here."

Thank you for reading!