When and why do we cry?
We cry when we are overwhelmed by emotions like sadness, guilt, happiness, or frustration. We cry when we’ve hurt someone unintentionally, feel helpless, or struggle to express ourselves authentically. We cry when we try to cut ties with our blood relations but can’t. We cry when we wonder if we’re a bad person after making poor choices or when we leave something behind after making a good choice. Either way, our emotions seek release. Bottling up emotions leads to frustration, which can lead to breakdowns. In these moments, we feel drained and may feel like we’re drowning in a sea of feelings, unsure of which one to address first.
For me, sometimes even confronting someone about something that bothers me leaves me feeling upset. I wonder if I hurt the person during the confrontation or used harsh tones that might make them feel inadequate or silenced. Because, I don’t want others to experience the same emotions I went through just to make my point. I feel sad and try to release these emotions through tears. Sometimes, I’ve felt bad and cried even after resolving arguments and questioned myself, “Why am I still crying?” Because our unprocessed emotions get processed by our tears.
So, is crying in such situations a bad thing? No. I believe that crying can be a release, allowing our emotions to take the front seat and drive us toward healing. It’s a sign of vulnerability, acceptance, and honesty with ourselves, making us stronger. Crying is more than just bursting into tears.
During or after breakdowns, we gain the strength to talk to someone about our feelings or reflect on our emotions. We remind ourselves that it’s okay to make mistakes – they’re an integral part of our journey. After breakdowns, we feel light and gain the courage to acknowledge and learn from our faults, freeing ourselves from regrets. By allowing ourselves to cry, we process our emotions and confront our sensitivity and vulnerability. Embracing out vulnerability stage helps us become stronger, more resilient people. It’s safe to say that breakdowns actually help us heal and lead to transformation.
So, is having a breakdown a sign of vulnerability or strength? What are your thoughts?”
I believe that crying is both a vulnerability and a strength. Crying can be a sign that you feel vulnerable at the moment but, like you said, embracing that vulnerability can make you strong.
I believe crying is not a a sign of vulnerability, in fact it is a sign of strength that you have courage to let go few things and express it through tears. Its the strength that you stop yourself to say someone few words that might hurt them and instead you express it by crying that you are unable to say by words. Its the strength that makes you more powerful, positive and revive you after a breakdown.