We all know the strong friend, the one who always shows up, holds everyone together, and never seems to break. But what happens when the strong friend is silently falling apart? In this episode of The Thing Is…, we’re getting real about the unspoken weight of being that person. From the burnout of constant emotional labor to learning how to set boundaries and ask for help, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen while carrying everyone else’s load.

It’s time to remind the strong friends: you deserve softness, support, and space to be human too.