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In reply to the discussion: You just don't realize the stress until you can't deny it. [View all]hamsterjill
(17,515 posts)81. Thank you so much for this post!
I think men who can admit to being human (i.e., we all cry!!!) are the strongest of their kind. There is nothing wrong with having emotion and being able to show it and let it out.
My father was a literal cowboy. I don't mean someone who dresses up in jeans and boots and pretends. I mean a real COWBOY! He trained horses, ran cattle, you name it - the whole nine yards. He's been gone for many years, but I saw him cry on several occasions. It did not diminish the strength he had. It showed character.
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I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is
FailureToCommunicate
15 hrs ago
#19
Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good...
FailureToCommunicate
14 hrs ago
#43
I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that
Ponietz
14 hrs ago
#20
I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year
Ponietz
14 hrs ago
#36
We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety.....
OGBuzz
14 hrs ago
#31
Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins.
Donkees
14 hrs ago
#40
I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm
Ziggysmom
2 hrs ago
#93