It is Okay to Cry

Perhaps you consider yourself a happy person, in control of your emotions and able to adjust to any situation.

But then you suddenly have a hospice diagnosis or are involved with a loved one who qualifies for hospice….and you find yourself crying.

What’s this? You’re not an emotional person. Maybe you think, “what’s happening here in my eyes?”

Tears are a natural response to unwelcome or unannounced change. It is natural to cry at a time like this.

On a side note, if you are continuously and uncontrollably crying, it might be time to find help. In most cases, you know yourself best, and you know what’s behind those tears.

Psalm 30:5 declares that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 126:5 reminds us that “those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.”

Tears are a part of the process, a revelation of your heart. Do not be afraid to cry.

Does the real prospect of facing death, yours or a loved one’s, cause you to cry? Then go ahead and cry. It is a healthy way to acknowledge love and compassion.

TR