Why do I cry at the drop of a hat?

[cksmithy]

4. I would cry at heart warming commercials knowing the adds were just trying to sell products.

I endured a very horrific childhood, full of neglect and abuse. I, too, am very much an empathetic person. It was only after a few years in my 30's of talking therapy with a Doctor of Psychology, that my life changed. I still shed a tear during wonderful happy times, but I can now allow myself to get angry when people are suffering all over the world and when my situation warrants it.

Do not feel bad for crying or shedding a tear. I had tears running down my face when my daughter played her violin in a quartet, during her high school senior year concert and that was after therapy. The other parents of the group didn't shed a tear, I cried, I didn't have tissues to wipe my face, just, my hands. My daughter said, she could see me crying from the stage. I was so proud of her accomplishment and they sounded so good, I couldn't stop myself.

If you are uncomfortable about your tears and crying, you could talk to a therapist, but know you have a good heart and feelings, and there is nothing wrong with that.