Long time no see, Nexus readers. I don’t know how this happened, but I’ve been revived from my year-long slumber to write the penultimate editorial of 2026.
There’s a lot of things I could say. I could tell you about the terrible state of the reality TV scene, my current obsession with knitting, or the latest true crimes news. But I’ve decided I should use this coveted space for good and give you some advice: It’s okay to cry.
Let me give you some context, I’m a compulsive crier. When I feel anything stronger than a mild emotion, the tears begin creeping in and I’ll become a blubbering mess in the blink of an eye. In the past, this has been the cause of immense embarrassment for me, and it has stopped me from sharing my true feelings to those around me out of fear I’m going to break down any second. It’s ugly, it’s snotty, and it’s been limiting me and others in ways I didn’t totally realise until recently.
My fear of crying in public discourages me from being open about my feelings and communicating in a productive way; it stops me from letting my emotions out and letting others in to offer advice and support. Because of this, I remain upset, and the people who are attempting to help me often get annoyed by my lack of clarity. It just sucks for everyone.
So, after many years of enduring this depressing cycle, I’ve finally allowed myself to heed up the advice I’m giving you: It’s simply okay to cry. It’s okay to have big emotions, and it’s okay to express them openly. Feel them, own them, speak about them, and let others help you with them. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Crying is less burdening than holding back, so please, be bold with your feelings and remember…
Big girls do cry.
