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So many people move through life appearing capable, calm, and in control — while underneath, something is quietly wearing them down.

In this episode of Rise Up, I explore what happens when survival becomes a way of life. When “being strong” turns into holding everything together at the cost of your health, your peace, and your sense of self.

We look at the difference between breaking down, breaking open, and breaking through — and why some people reach a crisis point while others use discomfort as an invitation to change. I talk about how stress, emotional suppression, and long-term misalignment can show up as exhaustion, illness, anxiety, or a deep sense of emptiness, even when life looks fine on the outside.

This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or judging how you’ve coped. What you’ve been living with is understandable. It’s justified. And it makes sense.

But it’s also an invitation.

An invitation to stop surviving.
 To stop carrying what was never meant to be carried alone.
 And to begin recognising who you are beneath the patterns that once kept you safe.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “holding it together” — and wondering how long you can keep doing that — this episode is for you.

Here is to your success,
 Love Vicky

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This episode reflects my interpretation and awareness-based philosophical perspective, shaped by years of personal experience, training, reading, and research.

It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and does not replace professional support.

The language used is descriptive and reflective, not diagnostic.

Not everyone will resonate with these ideas — and that is completely okay.

You are responsible for your own interpretations, decisions, and the changes you choose to make in your life.