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A Good Cry

Posted on July 17, 2014 Written by Tonya

Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks) when nothing is really wrong yet nothing is really right?

It’s hard to describe.

You continue to go through the motions and you’re content and things throughout the day make you smile, but there’s still a pit in your stomach, a lump in your throat.

You feel… off.

You have a lot on your mind and it’s weighing heavy on your heart. The words aren’t there, just the feelings and your thoughts range from everything will be okay to it’s so awful.

Maybe it’s a lack of sleep or an overwhelming to do list, feeling misunderstood and under appreciated, a devastating news story you read about, a child that refuses to stay little, a friend that has disappointed you forcing you to see them in a whole new light, being the recipient of a kind and generous gesture, worried about another friend’s health prognosis and overall well being, learning that a family member has died, a combination of all of the above.

Whatever it is, you’re on the verge of tears.

Stress eating and a shopping spree don’t help, nor does wine or a long walk. That’s when you know it’s really bad.

Suddenly and mercifully, when you least expect it, you let it go.

All of it.

Unprompted by a song on the radio or a Kleenex commercial on TV, you cry.

A good cry.

A healing cry.

Release.

Clarity.

When was the last time you had a good cry?

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    This is why I let myself watch Grey’s Anatomy. I have to be so strong all of the time that I don’t ever let myself have a really good cry. I appreciate having a weekly reason to cry, because I need it!

  2. Leigh Ann says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Few things feel better than a good cry. Sometimes I’m marginally irritated by the girls, but it will just open the floodgates and then my husband thinks I am crazy. But sometimes? You just need to cry.

  3. Jennifer says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I’m not good at the “good cry”. I always feel like I’ve cried enough tears. I bite it back and fight it. Even David will tell me to just cry it out, but I bury it down. Not at all healthy.

  4. Kim says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Oh, I relate this so much. I am a crier. And sometimes it is just so healing to let it all out. Afterwards I can take a deep breath and go on with a little more clarity.

  5. Angela Y. says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I am very good at crying! Lol. When I am feeling all the feelings you described there is nothing better than a good cry & a good night’s sleep.

  6. Elaine A. says

    July 17, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    Love that quote! I have to “cry it out” every now and again, it’s a stress reliever for me, actually! And yes, I know those days of which you speak… xo

  7. Janice says

    July 17, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    I’ve definitely had this before! Like for some unknown reason, I just cry. And it feels weird but kinda good at the same time!

  8. Alison says

    July 18, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I get the lump-in-my-throat-feeling a lot, especially with all the devastating news around the world of late. My hormones aren’t helping either. I haven’t had a good sob in a while!

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    I love a good cry. Usually it’s unprovoked, like you said, which is just fine with me – I’d rather have no reason to cry than many. xoxo

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