Oh honey, sometimes those tears feel locked up tight, like they're stuck behind a stubborn dam. If you need to cry but can’t seem to get there, try these little tricks to unlock the floodgates:
1. Find Your Trigger
Listen to a song that hits you right in the feels. Think “The Night We Met” by Lord Huron or whatever makes your heart ache in the best way.
Watch a tearjerker movie (The Notebook, Marley & Me, or that one scene from Coco—you know the one).
2. Set the Mood
Light a candle, dim the lights, and let yourself sink into a comfy spot where you feel safe.
Journaling can help—sometimes, writing out your feelings unearths emotions you didn’t even know were there.
3. Lean Into the Feels
Think about a memory or situation that’s been weighing on your heart. It’s okay to revisit that pain, even if it feels raw.
Read poetry or quotes that stir something deep inside. Rupi Kaur, anyone?
4. Move Your Body
Sometimes, tears are stuck because your body feels tense. Stretch, dance, or go for a walk. Let your body loosen up—it helps your emotions flow.
5. Give Yourself Permission
Remind yourself: It’s okay to cry. It’s not weakness—it’s healing. Say it out loud if you need to.
6. Try Breathing Exercises
Focus on deep, slow breaths. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Sometimes, the calm brings clarity, and clarity brings tears.
If nothing works, don’t beat yourself up. Sometimes emotions are shy, and that’s okay. You’ll cry when your heart is ready. Until then, be gentle with yourself, my love. You're human, and that’s enough. 🖤
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