I never viewed myself as a very emotional person. I obviously cried when each of my children were born. And on the night of my son’s graduation from college and my daughter’s graduation from high school, I cried uncontrollably at the thought of both of them leaving me for extended periods of time. I felt as if they were abandoning me, like they no longer needed me. It was a frightening feeling at the time. Even movies, the only film that ever made me cry was “Rudy”.
Now, somehow out of nowhere, I become very emotional at what seems like inconsequential events. Watching a movie when a child connects with a parent. Hearing a song speaking about the loss of a loved one. Reading some random post from someone about dealing with an illness. I understand that there is an emotional connection to these things, but it never used to affect me in this way. Why in the hell am I welling up watching a goddamn commercial for auto insurance?!
Is this the equivalent of female menopause or something? I don’t understand what is happening. Frankly, it’s a little embarrassing at times. I find myself trying to hold in emotions or fighting back tears–that I don’t think even garner this outburst! Someone make it stop!! I’m gonna loose my man-card over this shit!!