Many of us in the trucking industry pride ourselves on being tough. We’re seasoned, street-smart and strong. We can handle anything. So when we’re hurting, what do we do? Suck it up and hit the road, right? Never let anyone see us sweat. And definitely never let anyone see you cry. Cry? Are you kidding? We don’t cry. And even if we do, we wouldn’t admit it anyway. Listen, you and I don’t have time to argue. The fact is sometimes we do cry. And if we never cry at all, then maybe there is something wrong. Maybe we’re denying or burying our emotions because we’re afraid we won’t know how to handle the pain. Be strong enough to admit when you’re hurting. Sometimes that starts with tears. When our heart is broken, it usually leaks out our eyes. Comment here.
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