Today is about survival, not high performance. If you feel like crying, remember that your body is just asking for a release.

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / AJR_photo. That box of tissues isn’t just for mopping up your emotions—those tears you’ve been holding back at work, in traffic, or during that commercial with the ...

After Michael Harwell’s wife died of brain cancer two years ago, he learned to embrace the grieving process by relishing 56 years worth of memories from his marriage, and sharing them with friends.

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Dominic Kesterton The last thing that made Dana Smith ...

Crying is a natural bodily response to emotions like sadness or joy, as well as stress and pain. It's completely normal and nothing to be ashamed of, but crying doesn't come easily for everyone. Ever ...

After a difficult day, sometimes you can’t wait to get home, grab a Kleenex box, and let all your emotions pour out along with your tears. With those few minutes of sobbing behind you comes a ...

Crying over grief has a long, long history. Once upon a time, you just didn’t cry. You didn’t think about it, you just got on with life—for survival’s sake. There simply was no time to cry. You had to ...

There was a time when crying in front of others might have induced shame and embarrassment. But for younger generations who can scarcely remember a time without social media, it’s now common to post ...