When did you last cry?

[hellkat]

I was thinking about stuff after reading back through the Men's Health thread (especially Grr666), and I wondered - : just how macho are you guys, cos do you actually ever allow yourself to cry?

I am so emotionally-constipated, after years of shouldering any number of burdens and soldiering on regardless, its almost impossible for me to cry or be openly emotional about anything sad or difficult. I'm good with happy emotions: Mrs Ridiculously Cheerful most of the time, but its actually quite frustrating to be unable to cry.

But I've come close:

1. When my daughter told me I was gonna be a granny.
I had a momentary burst of happy crying, and an afternoon of damp-eyed joyousness.

2. When my cat was initially diagnosed with fairly irredeemable cancer.
I didn't even shed a tear when I had to take her for the final vet's trip: I was firmly buckled into the Coping Mindset - although I had a slight wobble when I agreed with the vet to Do that Deed.

But there are A LOT of things I haven't actually cried about that I should have done: a bit of log-jam scenario.

What about you - when was the last time?
Can you even bring yourself to tell us?
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[Easy-X]

When my dad died.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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Not full on hysterical sobbing like a little girl...but I get teary eyed most days over the slightest of things. I'm a very emotional guy by nature and I know why too.

Reason why?

I'm 57 now and live a normal life BUT between the age of 20 and 24 I was a proper lunatic that went to all those old school illegal acid house raves and dance music clubs and I was heavily into taking Ecstasy, Whizz, Weed, and Acid, and I was off my head constantly 7 days a week living in fantasy land with all the other music mad druggies.

Over the years I've come to realise that I did some permanent damage to my brain cells during that period and the Ecstasy (specifically) affected my dopamine and serotonin receptors and messed with my emotions, feelings, and moods.

They were good times and a lot of fun though. I'd do it all again for sure if I could go back in time
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Honda H100s. Aprilia RS125. Honda CBR600RR. Aprilia RSVR1000.

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when i had to pay for lunch at the pub today. £50+ for a couple of burgers and puddings!
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
Moto Guzzi V7.

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[CrypticCrud]

I’m prone to emotional outbursts but not crying… between 26 Dec 24 & 16 Apr 25 I lost 10 friends & only one had me bawling like I’ve never bawled before..

My best mate went into hospital on the Monday 17 Feb at 1000 and left me on this planet with endless fucktards at 2311 on Thursday 20th, and then when I carried his coffin and sat through his eulogy.

Until Geoff died I’d never experienced death up close.. and I can safely say as peaceful as his ending was.. I don’t ever want to have to tell someone’s kids that their dad has days / hours to live ever again.

I’m welling up now!

RIP fella.. you are missed!
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CBT - Aug24, Theory - Jun25, Mod 1 - Jul25, Mod 2 - Sep25
Kawasaki Z125 > Honda Z125

[hellkat]

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[virus]

Yesterday, at a close friends funeral.
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own: 81 xs1100g...
owned: 85 rat CG (sold), 91 GS500e (stolen), 84 gsx400f (scrapped), 81 z250 (siezed, siezed, scrapped), 83 cb250rs (sold), 84 gpz750r ratfighter (killed) 84gpz400 (sold), '80 cb650 ratfighter (wrote off) 95gsx6/12f ratfighter (killed) 91 xj900 (sold)
stinkwheel Well I just had my hands up a pigs fanny. Which makes your concerns pale into insignificance.

[Skudd]

I often think of my own funeral, the songs I want during it, I get three.
The Passenger... Iggy Pop
Life on Mars.. Bowie
Modern Love.. Bowie

I then listen to them and tear up thinking how my kids would cope.
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Famous last words of Humpty Dumpty. " Stop pushing me "
Petty Anarchists look at "1984".............. The Visionary looks at "Animal Farm".

[Easy-X]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPXWt2ESxVY
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[panrider_uk]

Every time a pet has died
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Current bikes: Honda ST1100 Pan European. Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

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[hellkat]

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