Allow myself to cry when I need to

I’ve started crying every time I see one of those trucks that’s used to transport animals to the slaughterhouse, if the truck is full. Seeing the chicken feathers fly out of the truck or the pink ears of the pigs breaks my heart. I don’t know why I’ve just started doing this, but I’ve done this three times in a row, now.
No one else has been with me in the car so far when this has happened. I’m not sure how I’ll explain myself if I do start crying about the animals when I’m in the car with someone.
I’ve noticed that since starting this goal that I do cry more but I feel better afterward. It’s nice to finally feel like it’s ok to cry about whatever is bothering me.

I cried several times yesterday. It was the last day of my mini-vacation and I was sad to leave the Cities and my friends. St. Paul was my home for so long that just being there was sad. I also listened to a few sad songs in the car which also brought on tears.
I didn’t sob, so I was fine to drive. It was nice to be able to let the tears flow and not worry about it. There’s nothing quite like leaving a place and having to keep wiping the tears from your face as you drive away.

I was feeling weepy so I spent part of Saturday morning watching Free Hugs videos on YouTube and crying. I cried because the people who give and get hugs in the videos are so caring and inspiring and the ones who don’t want hugs make me really sad. I got to cry happy and sad tears at the same time. I felt much better afterward even though I’m still not sure why I was feeling the need to cry.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4