While I agree that they aren't signs of weakness, I don't think they are "signs of having tried to remain strong for so long". That sounds like an inspirational

While I agree that they aren't signs of weakness, I don't think they are "signs of having tried to remain strong for so long". That sounds like an inspirational quote image you would see on instagram. They are real and are caused by a multitude of things, applying a cute slogan about having to be "strong" to get them doesn't help.