Your Sad Emotions Have Been Declined
“Your sad emotions have been declined.”

This is what I have been feeling these days. I am having a rough time on several levels, but society seems to reject sad emotions. My emotions are not even “sad.” I have been expressing my stressful moments at work and relationships with various people. When I show my stress, people tend to ignore or avoid the subject.

“The past two weeks have been hectic and information overload. I try to handle it, but it’s been too much. I’ve been processing my emotions through tears.”

Most people do not know how to handle this information, and they omit this complete information. I have been thinking if I was doing the same to others. I think I attempt to somewhat relate to their emotions or at least respond to them. It is hard to relate to other emotions than your others. In particular, if you are happy and someone else is not, it’s challenging to relate. However, I just wanted a response such as “It’s gonna be better,” “Cheer up,” “It’s ok to feel that.”

Am I asking too much? I’m not sad all 24 hours of the day. It’s a new environment, and I’m feeling like things are slipping away and nothing is permanent. Am I not allowed to say what I feel? Am I obligated to be the “happy” person who people want to talk?

Maybe this is the reality. Thanks a lot, society! I’ve learned something new again.
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['Lessons', 'Sad', 'Society', 'Emotions', 'Life']