Almost everyone I know is having a really shitty time with life right now. Whether it’s stress, relationships, friendships, or maybe they’re just sick, litterally everyone I know has something worth complaining about in their lives at the moment.
Which is why, this morning when I was stressing out about work stuff and wondering if maybe I’m just a pansy because EVERYONE has issues right now, I kind of lost it and cried. In my office. At 9am. For some, this might be a weekly or monthly occurrance. But in the almost six years that I’ve worked for my company, I have never – I repeat, never – cried at work over work-related reasons. But today I did. And then I just got more frustrated, except this time with myself because I should be stronger than this, but that only made me cry a little more. To describe it, it wasn’t a full on sob, but more of a defeated, kicked in the gut too many times to care anymore, kind of cry. To get into it really wouldn’t make much sense to anyone that doesn’t work with me, so I won’t.
Usually I have a firmer grasp on the reality of things. I mean, in the grand scheme of life, my little work issues are laughable. I probably won’t even remember them in five years. So why does it feel like the entire world is crashing down around me?
I talked things over with a manager that I just adore and she really helped me sort through my thoughts and frustrations. Though nothing has changed yet, I felt better. Then that afternoon, it’s like my husband sensed that I needed some cheering up, so I was surprised to receive a delivery of 50 mini-roses. I hadn’t said much to him about work other than I was really stressed, so that surprised me. He’s a pretty awesome husband.
So here’s what I learned today:
- It’s okay to cry.
- It’s also okay to ask for help. You may have to swallow your pride to do either of these, but sometimes the alternative is much worse.
- Talking helps. As long as it’s someone you respect and trust.
- Husbands aren’t always as dense as they like to let on. They can be incredibly thoughtful and romantic if they really want to. And sometimes, when you think they’re not listening and they don’t really care, they just might surprise you.
- And lastly, the world isn’t ending just because you have a bad day. But if it is, or you just feel like it is, you can sit beside me when the world comes down.
Post inspired by this song:
Sometimes only a good cry helps. Then sometimes it just makes your face red and nose all boogery.
HUGS!
I’m glad you’re feeling better about everything now. Hubbies can be the best. :)
I love a good cry. Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things calm down soon! And yay for the roses :-)
Thanks guys! I knew you would all understand.
It DOES seem like everyone is having problems lately doesn’t it? I’m sick AND I have work problems! Whoa!
So I’m taking tomorrow off. I’m staying home away from the yelling and crapping and such and curling up with a book and my vampire romance novel!
I hear vampire romance novels have healing powers, so you’ll be in good shape. I should probably get one.
Sorry about your rough day! A good cry makes a big difference to me. Sometimes it is one little thing that just makes me collapse and break down and cry. But I feel better after it. And I hope you feel better too!
And your hubby needs to talk to Aaron. He surprised you on your birthday at the restaurant, and now a surprise of roses. I LOVE surprises! But Aaron hasn’t caught on to that yet…
Confession: I cry in the bathroom stall at work once every few months. Maybe that’s too much, I don’t know, but I do. And I usually feel better. And then ask for help.
I got all teary-eyed over the mini roses from the husband. How sweet! I think he needs to teach a husband class of some sort (or even for men in general since not all boyfriends are that good).
I’m glad things are looking up for you. Can’t wait to catch up soon!