Saxlamadim - Men Bu Ureyimi Urek Kimi

We harden it to protect ourselves from repeated disappointments.

It means transforming your heart into something else entirely just to survive, to love, or to protect others. 📦 What We Turn Our Hearts Into

The profound Azerbaijani expression, perfectly captures that exact feeling. It translates to: "I did not keep this heart of mine as a heart." Men Bu Ureyimi Urek Kimi Saxlamadim

If you are reading this and feeling the weight of your own transformed heart, remember this:

Have you ever felt like you couldn't just let your heart be a heart? How do you protect your emotional energy when things get heavy? We harden it to protect ourselves from repeated

You do not have to carry the weight of the world alone. Your heart deserves to just be a heart—to beat, to feel, and to be cared for without carrying an endless load of burdens. 💬 Let's Connect

Living with a heart that has been forced to be "more than a heart" is exhausting. We often prioritize the happiness of others over our own peace. We smile when we want to cry. We say "I'm fine" when we are breaking inside. It translates to: "I did not keep this

We give pieces of it away until there is barely anything left for ourselves. ✨ The Cost of Silent Endurance