Another beautiful post my friend. Thanks to your post, I just realize I've never seen my Dad cry as well. He never showed his real emotion when he was sad. So I dont feel really close to him.
Our society makes us feel if a man cries, he is not strong and it is so wrong. I understand this as my partner is easy to express his feelings unlike my dad. He cried when he is sad. He cried when he saw me in pain. But he is not a weak person when it comes to protecting what he loves and follows.
I just wish it was easier for our Dads to show their emotions and feeling. It is healthy way to live a happy life. In November, we celebrate Men's health awareneess month in NZ, which they encourgae men to show feelings and emotion. They try to educte men that it is ok to cry, it is totally fine to talk about your feelingsabd it is good to be yourself
yeah, my dad never cried neither. I've never seen him shed a tear, even in the hardest moments of our lives. He always just looked down or disappeared for a few days.
I'm a girl, and I rarely cry. In fact, most people have never seen me cry at all. Even the ones who has known me for years. I guess I either do it when I'm completely alone, or I just think it through.
Oh I feel like I meet me of 4 years ago. I always kept things for myself, I thought only me could handle my problems, not anyone else. So I didn't share my true feelings to everyone. I wore a thick mask so I wouldn't reveal myself. Luckily, I now understand the importance of expressing my feelings and emotion. It will help my friends and people around me to know me better instead of hiding it away. Give it a try @happycelia and let others people have chances to see the true-you. Big hug
@dora381, "Men's health awareness month" wow! it sounds good and meaningful. I hope this action will bring many benefits for men.
@dora381, @happycelia, We are really the same. I also rarely cry, not easily softened, and shed tears like other women. But recently, I noticed that my father and I do not seem right. Not liking to express emotions for a long time gradually makes us emotions callous. And I think it's time for a change. I think that would be a positive change. Do you think so?
Absolutely yes my dear. I am also making changes by being honest with my feelings and emotions. When I feel something bother me, I would stop for a moment to think about it and ask myself why. It really helps me recognize my true feelings