Some days you just need to cry. As much as it hurts and as much as you tell yourself not to, it's okay to cry. I need to remind myself of that sometimes. Crying is not a weakness. Crying is letting go of an emotion that will poison you if you hold it in.
I mean, look, even the former President Barack Obama cries, and he is certainly not a weak man.
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I don't like crying. It hurts, both physically and emotionally, and it makes me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I want to hide. I don't want anyone to see me in that state. But vulnerability is a beautiful thing, and crying is a very human thing. Sometimes it's best to let it out because the reactions of those around you just might surprise you.
No one has ever laughed at my tears or my pain. Instead, I receive support, encouragement, love, understanding, patience, and a whole lot of empathy.
Never be afraid to cry. It shows your humanity, and it allows people to connect with you–because we've all felt pain and we have all cried.
