@iamrashidato: She said what she said. 🤍 When even our Forever FLOTUS has to trick herself out of being the Strong One — you know this is bigger than willpower. We're not just tired from today. We're tired from years of absorbing everyone else's everything. And no amount of scrolling, wine, or couch collapsing is going to fix it. That's not a sleep problem. That's an empty cup problem. DM me the word REST and I'll send you the link to learn about all 7 types of rest (no email address needed). 🤍 (Credit: @michelleobama, @imopodcasts, @tarajiphenson) #strongone #shockabsorber #michelleobama #7typesofrest #restisproductive #ambitiousandtired #sitdownsomewhere #hustletok #worklife #adulting #fyp
We are blessed to live at the same time as this Queen.
2026-10-17 19:49:16
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Stephanie1 :
The shock absorber takes the hit in order to ease the hit for someone else
2026-10-17 14:11:41
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my_soul_is_offline :
This made me instantly follow. This is great content. Michelle Obama has so much wisdom.
2026-10-17 13:41:59
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CharonNicole | Life at 47 :
Love this. I'm at this place in my life. Doing life... for me... on my terms. Living for me. Not my husband, not my kids, not my job...ME!
2026-10-17 13:09:59
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Surrender! :
I am tired of doing the “right” thing. I want to live out loud. I’m a big time shock absorber for my teen-adult kids. My body is in constant pain from years of carrying the load.
2026-10-17 14:27:31
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Harriet the Spy :
Shock absorber is so accurate!! My gut feels like it gets punched over and over and over daily from taking in moods, behaviors, underlying attitudes and expectations of others. Omg such a revelation and relief at the same moment
2026-10-18 17:13:49
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user5505158455694 :
did you see how she explained why she didn't wear braids in the yt house
2026-10-17 13:49:46
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Golden :
Well said. Thank you
2026-10-17 20:24:57
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Tanya Gore, LMFT :
This is the lesson we need to teach our younger women!
2026-10-17 16:09:42
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KolaSparks :
Me hearing this right after being raw and honest with my adult son about how much of a taker and energy drainer he is when it comes to me and how this relationship will look different moving forward.
2026-10-18 14:51:42
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Carey Applegate :
I love her so much. Our forever flotus. 🥰And this is such a great conversation. Shock absorbers. For real.
2026-10-17 15:41:45
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chelc :
“Let me do the right thing”. This made me fall into my chair and I cry. This year was hard, I did go through “l have to do the right thing”, and now dealing with an empty cup.
2026-10-17 15:57:14
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Heather Reed :
She is a class act. I just love her and miss her in the White House.
2026-10-17 14:54:38
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Jennifer :
I love that she did this for herself!
2026-10-18 14:35:37
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Ang💐🇺🇸🤬📚 :
“You were a shock absorber “ sat me down. How often have I just “moved THROUGH” because… whatever excuse I’ve used or been handed?! Intentional thoughts and plans and actions have been the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from Michelle Obama. She is such a gift to us all. Thank you for sharing this!!!
2026-10-17 12:34:40
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valariebeverett.com :
Your message stopped me in my tracks. Phew! 1) Fighting others’ ideals of the right thing to do; 2) Choosing not to prescribe to others’ flawed norms; and 3) Learning that ‘No’ doesn’t require others validation. Thank you!🌻
2026-10-18 11:42:47
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Encouragement With Bee 🐝 ❌ :
This is so true!!
2026-10-18 14:07:09
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communityactor :
Good decision
2026-10-18 17:02:08
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Lori K Today :
Great analogy, beautiful 🥰
2026-10-17 13:37:07
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Muni Lee350 :
weathering kills.
2026-10-17 14:24:41
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Ang💐🇺🇸🤬📚 :
Rest!!! Absolutely!!
2026-10-17 12:34:57
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Epilogue 📚 :
I love this! I always say that rest is not earned. It’s your divine right. ✨
2026-10-17 14:23:36
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My2SonsMyHeart :
NEW FOLLOWER SISTER
2026-10-17 13:36:05
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💜 ShesSoSketchy 💜 :
She’s just so beautiful 🥹🥹 and so wise🥹
2026-10-17 18:37:55
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donnaguy63 :
Thanks for sharing!
2026-10-17 20:10:51
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