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Things that make you blub - unexpectedly

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schnackie Wed 30-Nov-22 13:42:08

I am fairly unemotional, most of the time. When the lovely Queen died in September, I was very, very sad but I can't say I shed a tear. However I recently saw a short video on social media of the family on the balcony (probably from the Jubilee) and Princess Charlotte was watching her great granny, and when she (the Queen) started waving, Charlotte took the cue and began waving herself. All of a sudden I burst into tears!! Not just a drop either. It occurred to me that this wonderful lady who we are so used to seeing on a regular basis, is no longer alive. Then, again on social media, today I saw a post which said (I'm not quoting) that a woman said to her daughter "I hope I don't get Alzheimer's" and the daughter replied "Don't worry mum, if you do, I'll love you and look after you every day" Then it said the woman had had Alzheimer's for 14 years (or similar). I'm weeping just recounting this story!! So unlike me. What things make you suddenly just lose it?

Witzend Wed 30-Nov-22 17:58:01

Madeinyorkshire, I’m so sorry.💐

As for what makes me cry, little kids singing Away In A Manger is guaranteed to have me groping for the tissues.

eazybee Wed 30-Nov-22 17:49:41

Seeing the bereaved walk across the Albert Hall during the Festival of Remembrance.

gulligranny Wed 30-Nov-22 17:27:07

Brass bands do it for me - there is just something about the sound that goes straight to my spot marked X and sets me off.

I once went alone to a concert at my local theatre by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band; I'd recently ended a very long (and what I now understand to have been of a coercive controlling nature) relationship, and when a lone trombone player gave the most exquisite rendition of the old Frank Sinatra song "All The Way" I totally lost it.

I join with others here in sending sincere condolences to our recently-bereaved fellow GN-er. Very brave to share that raw emotion with us all ..

henetha Wed 30-Nov-22 17:24:45

MadeinYorkshire. So very sad for you and sending deepest sympathy to you and your family. It puts my niggles in proportion.
I still can't hear or sing Have Yourselves A Merry Little Christmas without crying. It happened again only yesterday.

Soroptimum Wed 30-Nov-22 17:19:56

The last scene in The Railway Children, “Daddy My Daddy” 😢

Alioop Wed 30-Nov-22 17:15:28

MadeinYorkshire I'm so,so sorry to hear your sad news, my condolences🌹
Some songs make me sad, You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban and Danny Boy remind me of my mum. I always shed a tear when I hear them.

Kim19 Wed 30-Nov-22 17:06:16

Not a teary person but, MIY, you just broke my mould. SO sad at the recent loss of your daughter. Unimaginably awful. 🌷.

Blondiescot Wed 30-Nov-22 16:52:39

MadeInYorkshire, I am so very sorry for your loss. flowers

Aveline Wed 30-Nov-22 16:46:07

MadeInYorkshire sincere condolences. I'm so sorry to hear your news. Tears indeed will flow and so they should thanks

VioletSky Wed 30-Nov-22 16:42:48

Disney films

Every time

Grandma70s Wed 30-Nov-22 16:35:03

Music mostly, but the weirdest trigger for me is flowers. If I see on TV or anywhere, wild flowers that remind me of my childhood, I cry. A field of buttercups is disastrous.

Margot Fonteyn’s dancing was so beautiful it often made me cry.

supergirlsnan Wed 30-Nov-22 16:29:31

Made in Yorkshire, my condolences and thoughts. So very sorry. x

ginny Wed 30-Nov-22 16:22:17

Firstly , my condolences to MadeinYorkshire Your grief is unimaginable.

Songs and music often moves me to tears .
Strange that this should come up as today I have twice felt tears falling.
Firstly whilst speaking to a gentleman who is on our cruise. His first holiday alone and although he was enjoying the cruise was obviously finding it difficult without his wife who died last year
Secondly, as I stood on our balcony leaving the ships berth in Cadiz the tears flowed as I thought how lucky I am over the years to have seen so many wonderful parts of the world and to have a comfortable life and beautiful family to go home to.

Lexisgranny Wed 30-Nov-22 15:52:52

I am not a ‘cryer’ but when watching the Service at the Cenotaph this year having just laid her wreath, a female black diplomat turned her head and said ”Thank you”. To my surprise tears sprang to my eyes and I choked up. Also despite being English I start to fill up every time I hear the Welsh National anthem. I think it is just the passion with which it is sung, but I can feel a tingle down my back every time.

Barmeyoldbat Wed 30-Nov-22 15:49:57

So sorry MadeinYorkshire, I cried just reading your post as my daughter also died this year. That’s it end of post

timetogo2016 Wed 30-Nov-22 15:47:02

Oh MadeinYorkshire,i am so sorry for your loss.
That news in itself has me teary eyed.

Kalu Wed 30-Nov-22 15:39:08

What makes me bubble, children singing O Holy Night, certain pieces of classical music always hit the spot, likewise, Flower of Scotland and the Marseillais, also whenever I hear bagpipes. I once listened to a young group of pipers rehearsing in the grounds of Inverary Castle with tears rolling down. It’s happening at the moment, listening to a neighbour’s son rehearsing for St Andrews dinner this evening. Such haunting melodies.
Certain films, An Affair to Remember and many others too long to list.

Blossoming Wed 30-Nov-22 15:32:18

MadeInYorkshire you must be heartbroken. Losing a parent is sad, but losing a child is far worse. My deepest condolences xx

Pigma Wed 30-Nov-22 15:26:22

Oh my goodness, Made in Yorkshire. So unbelievably tragic and I am so, so sorry for your loss. Take care and go steady.

Kalu Wed 30-Nov-22 15:26:15

My heartfelt sympathy MadeinYorkshire. Much love and strength for the days ahead.

Calendargirl Wed 30-Nov-22 15:24:18

MadeInYorkshire

Sincere condolences, cannot imagine anything worse than outliving your children.

M0nica Wed 30-Nov-22 15:23:54

What makes me blub? Any unexpected reminder of my dear sister.

M0nica Wed 30-Nov-22 15:22:55

*MadeinYorkshire, all my sympathy.

Aldom Wed 30-Nov-22 15:20:36

MadeinYorkshire I am so very sorry for you. I too lost my adult child suddenly. My heart goes out to you and your family. flowers

kittylester Wed 30-Nov-22 15:19:19

Oh my goodness, MadeinYorkshire, that is so sad.