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You’re the one everyone comes to. The one who answers the late-night texts, fixes the chaos, and keeps it all together. But when you need support? Crickets.

In this episode, we’re unpacking Strong Girl Syndrome—that invisible weight of always being the support system, and how to actually build systems and relationships that pour back into you.

Whether you’re feeling isolated, emotionally maxed out, or just quietly tired of being “the strong one,” this conversation will meet you right where you are and help you start creating support that supports you.

We’re diving into:

• Why Strong Girl Syndrome is not a compliment—it’s a warning sign
• How it shows up in your day-to-day (and why it leads to burnout)
• Real-life examples from Melissa’s own breakdown moment
• Systems that hold you up when no one else remembers to
• How to teach your people to show up for you
• And a loving challenge to ask for help this week—just once

You don’t have to break to be supported.
You’re already strong, now let yourself be held.

Mentioned in this Episode:
📲 The MJ Hotline – Daily coaching drops for mindset, systems, and dream-life support
🎧 MJ Hotline Drop 34 – Let It Be Easy: Systems Are Self-Trust in Action
🧠 Journal Prompt of the Week:

• What do I need today that no one else is going to think to give me?
• What would support me—not just my responsibilities?

Listener Challenge:
Ask for help one time this week.
Text a friend. Say no. Say yes to joy.
Let one person in, even just a little. You don’t have to do it alone anymore.

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