Cry Baby

Crying has often been misunderstood and stigmatized as a sign of weakness, but let’s rewrite that narrative. Crying is one of the most human things we can do—it’s an act of vulnerability, healing, and connection. Whether we cry out of sadness, joy, or even because a meal was that good (because I cry over good food), tears remind us that we’re alive and capable of feeling deeply. Lately, that’s all I’ve been doing. Grief is so complicated, one day you’re ok and the next you find yourself crying because a memory pops up. 

When I first wrote this post in 2018, words cannot begin to describe the pain I felt and all I could do was cry.

Because sometimes, the tears won’t stop falling—and that’s perfectly okay.

Cry Baby – 2018

Someone once said, “Crying is for the weak.” I don’t know where they got that logic from, but crying is not for the weak.

It takes someone strong to cry—and an even stronger person to cry on behalf of others.

I used to hide my tears because I didn’t want people to think I was weak. But as I got older, I realized the power in letting my emotions flow. Now, I CRY ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE. LOL.

Seriously though, my partner calls me a crybaby, and I’m perfectly fine with that.

Too often, people won’t admit when they’ve reached their breaking point or need help. Instead, they bottle it all up until they explode—sometimes in ways that can harm themselves or others, like through domestic violence, emotional outbursts, or verbal abuse.

I’ve always said that people who cry are less angry than those who don’t, and I truly believe that.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Crying is good for the soul.” I wholeheartedly agree. Crying is how we cleanse our hearts of negativity, hurt, and pain. It’s how we heal.

Crying reminds us that we’re human and that we’re alive. It shows our empathy when we cry out of happiness or because we’re overwhelmed with joy for someone else.

Don’t be afraid to feel.

• Cry when you’re happy.
• Cry when you’re sad.

Sometimes, I even cry over food. Trust me—when you’ve eaten something so good it makes you want to cry, you’ve truly tasted life.

It’s Day 2 of 31 Days of Self-Love, and I just want to say: It’s okay to cry. Today, tomorrow, and every day after. Loving yourself means understanding the importance of a good cry.

Crying helps you move forward. It helps you process your pain so you can let it go. Crying brings us closer to others, creating deep connections with those who cry for us and with us.

It reminds us of what’s truly important.

After all, it’s better to let it out than to keep it in.
Crying is HEALTHY!

When’s the last time you allowed yourself a good cry?