tertiary · Sadness

Tearful

Part of the Grief & Loss Wheel

What is Tearful?

Tears that come without warning. The body finding release when the mind can't.

When you might feel tearful

Tearful is a specific form of weeping, which itself is a type of sadness. You might experience this feeling in situations where sadness is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define tearful.

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