The Weight of Vulnerability

  The Weight of Vulnerability

There’s something incredibly raw about vulnerability. It’s the feeling of standing in front of someone emotionally unarmed—no walls, no masks, just your heart wide open. And as beautiful as that sounds, let’s be honest: it’s terrifying. Because the truth is, vulnerability often leads to pain. To heartbreak. To disappointment. And yet, we still do it. We still let people in.

Why?
Because we just want to feel.

We want to feel connection. We want to feel seen, heard, held—even if just for a moment. So we take the risk. We open ourselves up. We share the parts of our story we swore we’d keep hidden. We give people access to our inner world, hoping they’ll understand it, respect it… maybe even love it.

But the scary part about vulnerability is that it comes with no guarantees. You can give someone your whole heart, your deepest truths, your most fragile pieces, and still not be met with the same energy. And that’s what hurts the most—not the act of being vulnerable itself, but what can happen after.

Still, we do it anyway.
Because being numb is worse.
Because silence is heavier than rejection.
Because feeling something—even pain—reminds us that we’re alive.

And I think there’s something courageous in that. In choosing to feel, in choosing to try, in choosing to let someone in when every past experience tells you not to. Vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s the most human thing about us. It’s how we connect. It’s how we grow. It’s how we love.

So if you’ve ever felt like maybe you care too much, or love too hard, or let someone too far in—just know you’re not alone. There are people out there who will meet your vulnerability with care, not confusion. People who won’t run from your softness, but will recognize it as strength.

Until then, don’t let heartbreak harden you. Let it teach you. Let it refine what you expect, not what you offer. Your vulnerability is not the problem—it’s your gift. And the right people will know how to hold it.

With you, always.
Third Quarter