Things that make you blub - unexpectedly

Bit of an unnecessary post songstress60 - given what had gone before.
Yes, we are all entitled to our say, but don’t expect a bereaved parent to ‘man up’ or call them a weeping willow, surely.

Made in Yorkshire and Hellogirl I'm feeling so sad for you- my crying at opera feels almost self indulgent. My tears are forgotten so soon, but for you it must just be with you at all times. Except for my very elderly grandparents and parents (all in their 90s) I've lost no other family or friends and can't imagine anything of comfort I can offer. Thinking of you and it's lovely to see all the kind gransnet posts.

Heartfelt condolences to all the Grans who have lost a child. I can’t let myself imagine the agony though I remember what it did to my aunt and uncle when my pregnant cousin died at 31 when I was a young mum myself. In tears I wish you strength.

The Sam Teale Productions Christmas advert 'Christmas is made not bought' had me sobbing my heart out yesterday. A friend posted it on Facebook and admitted he'd cried. Checkout Sam Teale Productions on Facebook and I defy you to stay dry eyed!

My sincere condolences to those who have lost a son or daughter. I can't begin to imagine the grief of losing a child. It goes against everything we expect in life. Two friends of mine have lost adult sons who took their own lives. One of them also lost another son last year to natural causes, but still a sudden unexpected death. I really don't know how she carries on but I guess for her husband and remaining youngest son. These losses made me cry.

MadeinYorkshire I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my son years ago whilst he was still a child, you do not expect your child to die before you. It is horrendous

Music makes me cry a lot . Abide with me , 23rd psalm ( played at my sons funeral) many pieces of classical music and always the Welsh National Anthem ( I am proudly Welsh!)

A spectacular view ( makes me feel close to God)

My children/grandchildren in distress

Cruelty to animals

The Ukraine war ( or any war really)

I find that remembering my four years at university makes me weep. It was the only place I ever found true happiness and I dearly wish I could re-live it. Happy , happy days!

Leon Redbone quietly singing 'Moonlight Bay' does it for me every time. I don't know why but it does.

So sorry for all who have lost a child, at whatever age and however long ago. It must be the thing we all dread, and I feel sad for you all.

Just finding myself tearful while reading "How Far To Bethlehem?" by Norah Lofts for the umpteenth time. It doesn't always have that effect on me, but it's such a lovely interpretation of the Nativity story and I reread it most years.

Abide with me, it is a hymn that sets me off

MadeInYorkshire

My daughter died unexpectedly on Thursday, I cannot stop blubbing, I am heartbroken ....

That is so awful, I can't imagine what you are going through. Sending love 💖.

MadeinYorkshire and Hellogirl sincere condolences to you both. 💐