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does anyone else notice themselves crying more in their 20’s than they ever did as a child/teenager? Unsure of what that says about me but i find it particularly telling. decided that crying in public might be today’s plans and i’ll be fine with that.

@dirtpicker

3d ago

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@chronicwebuser

also the science of crying is CRAZY it IS beneficial for you!! it’s wild 👁️👄👁️

3d ago

@raven87

as someone who was told I was too sensitive growing up, which ended with repressed feelings, I definitely agree. I also believe in a good crying session because adulting is hard and society wants us to pretend that it’s not. we deserve to feel how we want to, and wholeheartedly. our feelings are valid

3d ago

@dirtpicker

@RAVEN87 agreed! i held back most of my cries when i was younger so i feel a lot better to release them all. agreed, our feelings are absolutely so valid

3d ago

@regularcucumber

I’m in my 30s and crying more than I did in my 20s, and I think it’s because emotional vulnerability feels safer now.

3d ago

@dirtpicker

@REGULARCUCUMBER hells yes

3d ago

@chronicwebuser

i’ll never stop telling ppl that a huge part of your brain that’s responsible for basically all the functions we need to do as a human doesn’t develop until your 25 🥲 stay strong soldier, it’s gunna be rocky out there for a minute

3d ago

@dirtpicker

@CHRONICWEBUSER i needed this thank u <3 all the love to ya

3d ago

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