I seldom saw my parents cry. I think my father hid his sadness or frustrations really well, whereas my mom doesn't seem have access to her tears much at all. I remember seeing her cry maybe once or twice. My theory is that looking unscathed or picking herself up right after an upsetting experience is her default mode... perhaps it was a …
I seldom saw my parents cry. I think my father hid his sadness or frustrations really well, whereas my mom doesn't seem have access to her tears much at all. I remember seeing her cry maybe once or twice. My theory is that looking unscathed or picking herself up right after an upsetting experience is her default mode... perhaps it was a habit from childhood, a protective mechanism to avoid being seen as weak and then bullied.
I seldom saw my parents cry. I think my father hid his sadness or frustrations really well, whereas my mom doesn't seem have access to her tears much at all. I remember seeing her cry maybe once or twice. My theory is that looking unscathed or picking herself up right after an upsetting experience is her default mode... perhaps it was a habit from childhood, a protective mechanism to avoid being seen as weak and then bullied.