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Crying has an image problem. Public tears are usually treated as evidence that someone is overwhelmed, emotionally unstable, or losing control in a meeting that should have been an email. Wellness ...

We feel it every once in a while: a lump in our throat, a burning in our eyes, and then warm tears welling up in them. Whether it’s joy, grief, awe, or something undefinable, the experience is ...