pain is no respecter of persons

heartache
the causes differ
the intensity varies
the depths are personal
but no one is immune to it
and while reactions are unique to the individual
grief, pain, anguish, suffering and tears are universal

some of us are transparent
we have no problem letting others see where we are
we are quick to ask for help to bear our loads

some of us are experts at hiding "it"
we are afraid
we are private 
we are ashamed
we don't want to bother anyone
but if we keep it all in eventually our actions or reactions betray us
and if they don't, the stress on our bodies will take a heavy toll

I don't think anyone wants to be a continual cry baby
and I don't know anyone who wants to hear a cry baby all of the time
but each of us needs someone safe we can cry with from time to time

balance
strive for balance
cry when you need to
laugh when you can
be a generous giver
be a gracious receiver
and practice lavish love always

"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep."
Romans 12:15