All too often, we focus on being strong, remaining stalwart. This unyielding shell may not reveal the pain inside, yet still it lingers. Give yourself permission to feel. Let the armor fall and allow the tears to fall with it. True strength comes when you embrace the pain prior to its release. Give yourself permission to cry when you need to and you’ll find that the smiles come much easier.
Thanks for sharing this great message.
I know it’s one I need to be reminded of sometimes!
I agree, but it really isn’t socially acceptable in my age group for males to cry, at least not in public. Social behaviour rules are dumb, thanks for sharing, CS
Let it out in private, then. I’ll keep your secret:) I agree, though, it is a dumb social convention.