purplepaws · 46-50, F
I try not to allow others to see me cry although recently I was unable to hold back the sadness of loss most the time I will cry alone if I cry at all
Watergirl · 51-55, F
Notlooking... I am glad to know I am not alone.
I always related to the story ....
A man asked God,"Why did you make women so weak that they cry all the time?" God's response was,"Women keep the family together. They take on their children's fears and sadness so the children won't have to go through it alone. I made their hearts so fUll of love and understanding so they may be the diplomats. I made their legs strong enough to stand tall with their loved ones through all the trials in life. I made their hands soft but strong so they may nurture and protect even through the toughest storms. I had to give them the tears to release the pressures that has been put on them. Crying is not a symbol of their weakness but of their strength.
I always related to the story ....
A man asked God,"Why did you make women so weak that they cry all the time?" God's response was,"Women keep the family together. They take on their children's fears and sadness so the children won't have to go through it alone. I made their hearts so fUll of love and understanding so they may be the diplomats. I made their legs strong enough to stand tall with their loved ones through all the trials in life. I made their hands soft but strong so they may nurture and protect even through the toughest storms. I had to give them the tears to release the pressures that has been put on them. Crying is not a symbol of their weakness but of their strength.
Watergirl · 51-55, F
Finding....I understand. I truly do. I was taught the same. I don't feel that way now, but I don't cry in front of people now, because honestly, I don't want them to try stop it or fix it. There is nothing broken. Sometimes it is our way to purge all the negativity we absorb.

SW-User
I was taught that only the weak cry so I did everything in my power to never let others see me cry. The world got too heavy though and I had no choice but to let go, regardless of whether or not I was alone. I despise pity and fight breaking down in front of others with everything I have, but sometimes, just sometimes I lose that fight.
You should allow your husband to be there for you during those times. Hopefully he can help you through those hard times and help ease your moments of vulnerability.
Memetic · 56-60, F
Me too (((hugs))))