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Why did you last cry and when?

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TheWhisker · 18/03/2023 14:03

I cry a lot. I know it's not normal, but sometimes I get home from work and the stress and worry from the day makes me cry.

So, what was the last thing you cried at and when?

OP posts:
maddiemookins16mum · 18/03/2023 14:33

I was having a stressy day at work (albeit from home) on Wednesday, I caught sight of my Mum’s photo (she died nearly 10 years ago) and I had a little cry. I miss her every day but normally just chat to her photo (in my head usually) but I needed her on Wednesday.
Actually I’ve filled up writing this.

Cyberworrier · 18/03/2023 14:33

This morning, stress about divorce and worries about life. Also last night- Lucy on the Piano.

BlueMoonCity · 18/03/2023 14:34

Today! It was a happy one though! Managed to fit into a size 14 dress, when I started my weight loss journey I was a size 26!

Last sad cry was last night because my partner's dog was put to sleep and I loved her like she was my own Sad

Eranzer · 18/03/2023 14:34

2 days ago, because Clayton shot Kerchak and Kerchak told Tarzan he had always been his son. It gets me every time.

Donnashair · 18/03/2023 14:34

About 2 hours ago.

My Aunt sent me a photo of herself celebrating St Patrick’s Day. She looked so like my mum in the photo, for a second I thought it was my mum. Mum died 15 months ago and I have cried on and off since.

Was really weird. A second of what almost felt like relief. Like mum was missing and someone found her. Then it hit me. Wasn’t mum, mums gone and it was just a nice photo of my aunt.

Cyberworrier · 18/03/2023 14:36

I’m so sorry to those of you who have lost someone or are worried about a loved one too. I do agree with PP that it can be worth getting help to live with grief/sadness, it doesn’t mean you don’t care or are weak. 💐

Avarua2 · 18/03/2023 14:39

Last week. My best friend visited me and we cried together about her Dad who died a couple of months ago.

beastlyslumber · 18/03/2023 14:40

Just now, reading this thread! I do cry quite liberally.

RobertsRadio · 18/03/2023 14:41

I'm actually feeling a bit tearful reading most of these replies, wish I could give you all a big hug and cake.

Thearex · 18/03/2023 14:43

On Wednesday, we watched the last Endeavour on catch-up.

It was really poignant, it was my FIL's favourite programme. We had one family holiday to the house he and his friend renovated and sat and watched it all together. Such a lovely memory.

FiL is gone now, MiL is end of life with dementia and it just signified the ending of an era.

I just got a lump in my throat reading the other posts.

Toddlerteaplease · 18/03/2023 14:48

Last night, my parents have sold their house and are moving 200mikes away.

memorial · 18/03/2023 14:57

I'm not a crier. But walking the dog the other morning watching tik tok clips and a clip of the schools closing for covid in March 2020. And I could feel the tears coming and just started having huge uncontrollable sobs. I am a medic and covid was just so very tough and scary at the start. I think I have some PTSD. And all the kids who lost so much. My older teen was doing A levels and is eventually back on track. But my younger teen really struggled and is now having some significant mental health issues.
I feel like the world is such a changed place now.

familyissues12345 · 18/03/2023 15:01

Nearly 4 weeks ago, had just had an op and I cried as I was wheeled back into my room. I've had quite a few ops before, but this one worried me for some reason, I just had a bad feeling. So tears were of relief Smile

So sorry to those of you who are missing someone currently x

Whydotheyallhaverubbishwheels · 18/03/2023 15:08

This morning, when I realised I'd be dropping my son off at my parents in 2 days as an only child and picking him up at an unknown time as a big brother

alanabennett · 18/03/2023 15:11

watching the George Michael documentary, Freedom Uncut. I wasn't even a particularly big fan of his, but it was so incredibly sad. Such an amazing talent.

HelloBunny · 18/03/2023 15:14

I’m under a horrible menopausal cloud right now & have been on the verge of tears last couple of days. Just going about my business but I’m highly emotional, feeling awful & raging as well. It’s really not fun!

pharmachameleon · 18/03/2023 15:15

Ugh I think I'm a cold hearted robot! I just can't cry, I wish I could. I honestly can't remember the last time I shed a tear. It was probably years ago at my DH's uncle's memorial service. My mum cried at the least little thing as I was growing up and I think that has made me develop an aversion to crying.

Oblomov23 · 18/03/2023 15:17

I cry reasonably often. I think it's good for me and releases emotion. I might not cry for years and then twice in a month. Last year I cried over a friend ghosting me after 10 years. I cried this week because I hurt my back 5 weeks ago and I'm still in discomfort so fed up.

Yirk · 18/03/2023 15:19

Today when the postman didn't bring a mother's day card.

monicagellerbing · 18/03/2023 15:20

Today. My dad died last week and I'm having a hard time

FutureUncertain · 18/03/2023 15:22

This morning.
DH has stage 4 cancer, has had treatment delays, and it’s spreading.

Haraebo · 18/03/2023 15:23

Oh I cry all the bloody time. But I have BPD caused by childhood traumas.

OverHereTryingToFigureItOut · 18/03/2023 15:25

This morning. I've got stage 4 cancer. Sometimes I can almost forget. Other times it's all I can think about.

Steakandquinoa · 18/03/2023 15:25

Yesterday watching Eastenders. Man telling his wife with a brain tumour how much he loves her.

Fuctifin0 · 18/03/2023 15:28

Thursday when my Mum text to let me know she had to have her dog put to sleep.

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