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Pad Patter 4/7 - Crying

I tear up on a regular basis... just thinking about my son's Eagle ceremony next Sunday makes my eyes fill up!

But the last time I sat down and cried was about two weeks ago. I've always tried to be so positive since my divorce, never let the kids see I'm upset. So when my 18 year old son stood in the kitchen and just vented with me for 45 minutes (anyone with teenagers realizes that 45 minutes of continued presence is rare ANYWAY) about his insecurities and frustrations, I was trying to help him be positive. I got to thinking about it and sat him down the next night and told him I had done him a disservice by not letting him see my insecurities and frustrations. So I sat and cried and told him I cried when I thought no one would ever love me again, that I'd be alone forever, how shy I am etc. I also told him how proud I was of all he had accomplished and how much better at so many things he is that I am.

Must have worked because his mood has been much better. I felt better too!
 
I'm not a big crier, but this thread is making me tear up! I just wish I could give all of you big huge hugs.

I think the last time was just a couple of weeks ago... a dear friend of mine who I knew when I lived in Philadelphia about 4 years ago texted me. We've both since moved away and she had gone back for a visit, and she was texting me photos of places that meant a lot to us while we lived there. I was tearing up thinking of all those good memories!
 
mlewis said:
Well, mine was a happy cry. ;) on Thursday I found out my blood levels are still stable, and I get another 3 months of no chemo.
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That's great news! So happy for you!

staciahall said:
But the last time I sat down and cried was about two weeks ago. I've always tried to be so positive since my divorce, never let the kids see I'm upset. So when my 18 year old son stood in the kitchen and just vented with me for 45 minutes (anyone with teenagers realizes that 45 minutes of continued presence is rare ANYWAY) about his insecurities and frustrations, I was trying to help him be positive. I got to thinking about it and sat him down the next night and told him I had done him a disservice by not letting him see my insecurities and frustrations. So I sat and cried and told him I cried when I thought no one would ever love me again, that I'd be alone forever, how shy I am etc. I also told him how proud I was of all he had accomplished and how much better at so many things he is that I am.

Must have worked because his mood has been much better. I felt better too!
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Wow. What a powerful conversation to have with your son. I bet he'll remember it forever. Sounds super emotional...I totally would have balled my eyes out, too!
 
Probably two years ago when my dog died...and I mean REALLY crying..breaking down huge sobs. We had to take her in to be put down..hardest decision ever but she was struggling so bad...it was awful. My dh and I took her in and we both broke down.

Other than that...eyes tearing up in movies. That's about it. I'm not that emotional.
 
just seriously teared up when I read your post Melissa!!!

so I guess I am emotional...just those gut wrenching cries are few and far between for me.
 
I have cried so much since January 8th this year that I seriously can't remember a day I didn't cry at least a little.
 
God bless you all, tears help wash away our hurts, I hope everyone who is hurting or sick in anyway starts feeling better soon. (((hugs)))
 
Sorry to hear that you've been crying, Dawn. Wish everyone some healing thoughts & prayers.
 
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