There’s a particular image that’s been sold to women for generations. She is the “strong woman”—the one who never cries, never complains, never asks for help. She carries the weight of the world on her shoulders with quiet grace, juggling careers, caregiving, trauma, and societal expectations with no visible crack in her armour. She shows up for everyone. She holds families together. She puts herself last. And she does it all without breaking a sweat. At first glance, this might seem like a compliment. Who wouldn’t want to be seen as resilient, reliable, and tough? But behind this ideal is a deeply toxic narrative. It’s a story that tells women…