Everyone thought I had it all together—the one who never broke, never asked for help, never let the cracks show. But strength without healing is a mask, and eventually, mine shattered. In this episode of The Recovery Couch mini-series Just Like You, Brandon Couch opens up about the pressure of being “the strong one” and the silent battles that come with it. This is a reminder that even the strongest people need support, rest, and grace. Falling apart wasn’t failure—it was the beginning of freedom.