Tears

The first time I found out about my propensity to ‘make it rain’ was while watching The Green Mile. My mother took us all to the movies when it came out and I was the only one in our unit silently sobbing during 76% of it. I did my best to hide my tears because our ‘family’ doesn’t cry. But a rogue convulsion gave me away and I received a few eye rolls. Nevertheless…my tearful reactions require minimal motivation. I’ve gotten used to my reactions, but I have a tendency to throw off those who’ve never experienced my version of empathy.