I Do Not Like People to See Me Cry

Shedding tears always seemed like a sign of weakness, at least to me. I never cry in front of others, even if the pain is enough to make my head spin. I have been told that I was overdramatic, that I needed to "grow thicker skin." I was told that I was just being sensitive, that I would never last in the real world. For that, I locked my emotions away and promised myself never to shed tears in front of others.