Being strong means you can't have emotions , you can't cry , you can't have a breakdown and you don't need help . This definition is completely wrong . No matter how much a person is strong they'll still worry , have breakdowns and cry . Why are people told be strong and don't cry. Being strong means having all the emotions , feeling everything, having breakdowns but still trying to get up , still trying to cope a way out of everything. Due to the definition of strong people can't even express themselves because they think this is a sign of weakness . No this is not . You're strong for feeling everything yet chosing to fight for yourself. You're strong for showing up after having a panic attack in your room . You're strong for smiling after hours of crying. You aren't weak if you're trying.