It's ok to cry...
- Dr. Jami Landen
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min read
During a time when we are asked to go against our human nature for the well being of ourselves and others....
It's ok to cry.
Why?
Because it is hard to watch the news and hear about death tolls rising
Why?
Because it is hard to see our local businesses close and wonder if they will ever be able to reopen
Why?
Because it is hard to hear our children ask why they cannot see their friends
Why?
Because it is hard to be with our children 24/7
Why?
Because it is hard to see our teens lock themselves in their rooms all day long
Why?
Because it is hard to see our years of hard work gradually dissipate
Why?
Because our high school seniors are not getting the senior year they deserve
Why?
Because it is hard to see your loved ones pass away before their time
Why?
Because you can't find toilet paper or lysol
Why?
Because you had to cancel a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or travel plans
Why?
Because you can't give or receive hugs and kisses from loved ones who do not live with us
Why?
Because it is hard to smile, breathe or feel human behind the masks you are required to wear
Why?
Because you feel alone
Why?
Because you want to be left alone
Why?
Because you need a haircut
Why?
Because you do not feel safe
Why?
It doesn't matter why. Cry for any reason or no reason at all. All reasons are valid.
Why?
Maybe it's just because you feel sad, scared, overwhelmed or anxious. Just cry because you need to.
Why?
Cry because you can, cry because you are human and human is how we need to feel right now.
I give you permission to release and reset.
Some days I give myself permission to cry, today I give myself permission to feel joy.
I give you permission to feel human too.
Be safe
Be kind to yourself and others
Be human
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