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I used to feel ashamed crying in public. Now I embrace it every time.

In 2020, I started keeping my ‘crying diaries’

Perspective by
Lily contributor
April 4, 2021 at 9:33 a.m. EDT

I’ve spent a significant amount of time in my life crying in public, and I used to feel very ashamed about it. In 2020, I decided to embrace my tears and start keeping my “crying diaries.” Now I feel more connected to my tears. I also found out that for me, crying is one of the most graceful forms of bodily expression.