Behind the Weight is a powerful and deeply human guide for every breadwinner who wakes up each day carrying responsibilities heavier than their own dreams. Written in a raw, emotional, and validating voice, this book speaks to those who give endlessly-often silently-while hiding their fatigue behind a brave face the world rarely acknowledges. In these pages, you will find yourself seen. This book dives into the quiet battles breadwinners fight: the pressure to always be strong, the guilt of wanting rest, the fear of failing when people depend on you, the invisible exhaustion, the quiet breakdowns, and the constant balancing between love and responsibility. Each chapter offers comfort, clarity, and gentle strength-reminding you that your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and your story matters. Behind the Weight is not a book that tells you to "just be strong." It is a book that sits beside you, holds your tired heart, and says: "Pagod ka, pero hindi ka nag-iisa. At kahit pagod ka, hindi ibig sabihin kulang ka." Whether you are the eldest child, the default provider, the silent warrior of your family, or someone who had to grow up too fast - this book will remind you of something you may have forgotten: You deserve understanding. You deserve rest. And you are more than the weight you carry. A companion for difficult days and a reminder on the easier ones, Behind the Weight is a heartfelt tribute to the courage of every breadwinner who chooses to keep going... even when stopping feels easier.