I am a man that was never given over to emotions. The typical strong silent type. If something was highly emotional I might shed a single tear, but nothing more.
That all changed on 9-11. I was watching at home on TV and I was very mad that this was happening. Then the first tower fell and I cried. No, I actually wept and I cried for most of that day watching it all unfold.
Now I cry all the time. I watch a chick flick - I cry. At my daughters wedding - I cried. When our grandchildren were born - I cried. Anything patriotic - makes me cry. In church - I cry. Just nearly any sentimentality makes me cry.
Many people say that something inside of them died that day, but for me something came to life. I no longer am emotionless. I tell my family every day how I feel. I express my love and make no apologies for doing so.
Some family and friends have suggested that I seek psychricatic help, that I cry too much. Call me a wussy if you will. I do not care. I think that God has blessed me through this in many ways. I also know that every time I cry that I will remember why - I know that as long as I still cry that I will never forget.
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“Some family and friends have suggested that I seek psychricatic help, that I cry too much. Call me a wussy if you will. I do not care. I think that God has blessed me through this in many ways. I also know that every time I cry that I will remember why - I know that as long as I still cry that I will never forget.”
Wow, that’s something. And frankly, as long as you’re not crying over somebody allegedly doing something “wrong” to you (I’ve experienced this kind of person; she was truly nuts), I don’t think you need to go to a psych!