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For everyone that thinks that tears are weak, you can shut it. Honestly. I’m sick and tired of hearing that crying makes you weak and will not solve problems. Blah, blah, blah. There’s power in tears. I’m here to tell all the criers to keep the waterworks coming and all the cold souls to keep their opinions to themselves.
Now, let me get into it.
Let’s start off with the fact that crying is therapeutic. Have you ever just sat alone and let the tears roll down your face? Typically, the initial reaction to a “bad” situation is to burst out in tears of sadness. The beauty of releasing your tears is the action of letting out your pain and cleansing your system from negativity.
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Crying also lets you express the unexplainable. Sometimes, life hits us with unexpected inccidents and most times we are overwhelmed with emotions and we instantly cry. Perhaps there are no reasonable explanations to why, but you feel it. Regardless, you’re still in pain and need to find a way to flush them out.
As mentioned before, crying releases those emotions that were toxic for the body. When you don’t ever address the way you’re feeling and convince yourself you’re doing just fine, pain and sorrow pile up. Between classes, tests, jobs, clubs, family, relationships, and all of the other things that life throws at you, you’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, confused, angry, or any other variety of emotions.
Lastly, not all crying is to release the bad, but its also a way to express HAPPINESS! Tears of joy are a real emotion. Graduation? Tears of joy! Best friend surprising you? Tears of joy! An “A” on that test you stressed out about for days? TEARS OF FREAKING JOY! Crying isn’t a negative reaction, it’s a perfectly healthy and normal response to things that happen in our lives.
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So for all of the criers out there, keep those tears coming! If you need a shoulder to cry on or a tissue, I’m here for you!