Let me start off by saying, yes I am OK. I just cry a lot. Maybe I'm sad, frustrated, happy, depressed, who knows. I'll tell you one thing I sure don't. There seems to be a negative stigma around crying, that it shows weakness or lack of emotional stability, but sometimes it's nice to just let it out whatever you've been holding back. We shouldn't feel shameful for letting a few tears out, and here's why.

Have you ever held your feeling in for so long, and when you're able to let it out you instantly feel better? Well, sometimes crying can release endorphins that can relieve stress and make us feel better. Sometimes crying can feel like a weight being lifted off your shoulders, and that's probably why. According to an article on WebMD, there are some places in Japan where you can cry with the comfort of other people, who are also crying. This article states that a reason for this is because Japanese people know the health benefits of crying, and want to create a sort of safe space for people to do this.