My Shield 

🖤 My Shield 

The crow draws its wing close, sheltering itself from the rain. Within that quiet shield, its heart remains open.

We, too, can learn to protect ourselves while keeping our compassion.

We can say no.

We can step away.

We can care about someone and still choose distance.

Our shield can be the boundaries we set, the people we trust, and the time we give ourselves to heal.

For World Mental Health Day, remember: your kindness deserves to include you. You can have a gentle heart and firm boundaries. 🖤