What makes you cry?

[Inner Peace]

Hello, I feel like I really need a good cry, but cannot seem to make myself cry. Are there any movies, songs, or anything else you could recommend I watch or do to start to cry? I do often feel like crying after a good movie, but cannot think of any good ones off hand. Thanks. Of course, I guess I could just peel onions.

[tina martin]

You went on my walk with me today as I thought about crying. First, I almost cried because you value crying, as I do. It is a great release, good for body, mind, emotions (in my view). There is crying out of sorrow, happiness and inbetween.

What makes me cry are innocent children in the news in conditions of poverty, illnesss, lacking basics, etc. I was once such a refugee. It is bittersweet when I see mothers or fathers with their little children on walks or in stores. Those days for me are gone. Today I picked up a pretty sandal that had slipped off a little toddler. She smiled at me when I gave it to her and I teared up. I cry for happiness when I notice nature renewing itself and I'm still here to observe it. Sometimes I tear up (out of happiness) because of people I've known on websites.

[gardengirl1531]

Wow, Inner Peace, I have been trying to stop crying for three years. I mostly cry about my family moving to different parts of the country, kids grown and gone, brother's divorce, etc. A lot of losses to absorb. I remember a movie called Simon Birch from the 1990s that was very good. I recently listened to the book The Shack on CD that was emotional but left me feeling good. HMMMM--good ideas. Thanks for your question.

[Flyer99]

Hi Inner Peace. What makes me cry is to see animals being abused, like the SPCA ads that come on television sometimes. My last dog passed away from epilepsy and I belong to the Canine Epilepsy group. We have an email list and we have an online chat 3 times a week. I have come to know many of those friends over the years very well. When I read of one of their furry ones passing away, I tear up. It's as if I know them personally. They put out a calendar every year with all the doggies (and kitties) pictures in it and when I learn of one of them passing I am so sad. We are one big group with teary eyes. I just have to look at pictures of my furry angel and I tear up. Movies tend not to do it for me. Although any movie with pets in it that come to a bad end make my eyes red. Did you ever watch the movie "Old Yeller" by Disney? That's a tear jerker. There is actually a post about the subject of animals lower down on this board. Take care my friend.

[Paisleegreen]

Gosh, that's all I've been doing today, and last night, and the day before. I finally determined it was due to many losses I've had, but one in particular is losing my 15 year old son to suicide. Everything is else is added upon and gaged by that pain.
But movies and reading others stories and their thoughts help me to cry, church hymns and beautiful songs, soloists, and music get me going.

Sometimes they are good cries and other times they are not. I've had tears of joy lately and those are so sweet. But lately, they are tears of sadness and I realize I'm grieving some more, just when I think I'm okay, I start thinking of my loved ones that have passed on, along with my special pets. Paislee

[Paisleegreen]

I know, I'm in the West!

[Paisleegreen]

I wonder if it is the volume on a Saturday night?

[Paisleegreen]

I can't check on my yahoo accounts right now to give you an email. I would have to do too much thinking...ugh. You know..anxiety levels... So you have to stay here! Or contact me through AZ or another person.

[gardengirl1531]

I received my invite, Mrs. T. I'm afraid to REPLY because this wesite is so tainted with hackers. Your invite was sent into the spyware and when I clicked deliver it went to junk. Sorry if my typing is bad, my yorkie seems to think my lap is all hers when I'm on the computer

[Paisleegreen]

Ah, Gardengirl, you have a Yorkie! How cute! I hope that others that visit Mrs T Jones will inform us as to where her website is. I am just not set up to send her my email until the weekend is over. Paislee