Applejack is known by her friends and family to be a stoic mare who cries on the inside, and faces every trouble in life with her chin held high. But what happens when a mare carries a burden on her own for too long? What happens when a lifetime of hardship begins to crack her foundation at it's seams?

WARNING - This story contains references to self harm and suicide. It also contains references to alcohol, and quick, moderate depictions of PTSD-type symptoms. I know that sometimes seeing these things is too much for even myself, so please don't read if those things will trigger and bad feelings.