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Flo Mingo

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18. Thanks Hamsterjill

Wed May 6, 2026, 09:34 AM

May 6

I am all those things. I love unconditionally. I refuse to close my heart to protect myself because a closed heart is cold and lonely. I had to learn boundaries, however.
And I have experienced what you described. I have a gift for helping others work through trauma and grief. Or insecurities and self doubt. I hold space for others to feel, say and release whatever they're holding, without judgement or remedy. I love that about me and if ugly crying in public is the price, Im ok with it. But I would like to learn to control it, though.

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Why do I cry at the drop of a hat? [View all] Flo Mingo May 5 OP

Do you cry over good stories and thoughts or bad? AloeVera May 5 #1

Yes, Aloe. Exactly that. Flo Mingo May 5 #5

Now you've made me cry! AloeVera May 5 #10

Yes! Flo Mingo May 6 #15

Several possible reasons. LuckyCharms May 5 #2

Thank you, Lucky Flo Mingo May 5 #6

My tears are always ready to drop Tesha May 5 #3

Thanks, Tesha Flo Mingo May 5 #7

I would cry at heart warming commercials knowing the adds were just trying to sell products. cksmithy May 5 #4

I had tears running down my face when my daughter played her violin in a quartet...... Flo Mingo May 5 #8

Your welcome. cksmithy May 5 #9

people that know me well tease about my crying at public meetings Kali May 5 #11

Thank you, Kali Flo Mingo May 6 #16

Keep in mind that I don't have medical, psychology, or social work degree Niagara May 5 #12

Wow, Niagra Flo Mingo May 6 #17

It's already suggested up thread that you could be empathic. hamsterjill May 6 #13

Thanks Hamsterjill Flo Mingo May 6 #18

Now I am crying knowing that I am not alone in this 10 Turtle Day May 6 #14

Thank you, Turtle Day Flo Mingo May 6 #19

I'm the same way Mad_Dem_X May 6 #20

New group at DU? Flo Mingo May 6 #21