4 Birth Months Who Have Been Crying Behind Closed Doors

Some people are comfortable wearing their hearts on their sleeves. They aren’t embarrassed to share their feelings because they know their emotions are valid. But others have a harder time opening up to others. They struggle to shed tears in public and only cry behind closed doors. Here are a few birth months who have been doing that more than ever lately:

January

People born in January are hesitant to express their real feelings because they want to look like they have their shit together. They want to appear solid because they were always told they were the strong one and they don’t want to let others down. Whenever they are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, they are going to find a private spot to let the tears roll down their cheeks. But once they are out in public again, they will look like nothing is wrong. They will swear they’re perfectly fine. They aren’t going to open up to others about how they’re feeling, even though it could do some real good. It could make them feel less alone. It could remind them that there’s nothing wrong with showing emotion. Nothing at all.

May

People born in May are surprisingly emotional — but most people don’t realize this because they aren’t allowing themselves to show that emotion in public. They will laugh off jokes that are secretly hurting them and wait until they’re in their car or their bedroom to let the tears out. These people are way more sensitive than others realize, but they are scared to speak up and look like they are making a big thing out of something small. However, they need to remember that their feelings are valid. They aren’t overreacting. They aren’t being ridiculous. They are allowed to feel the way they feel. They shouldn’t be ashamed of these emotions. They shouldn’t feel the need to hide them — at least, not from the people they truly trust.

August

Whether they want to admit it or not, people born in August care about the way others view them. They want to make their friends, their families, and their peers proud. Which is why they are so scared to reveal their negative feelings in public. They don’t want to come across as a complainer — even though they have every right to be unhappy. But they are way too tough on themselves. They only let the positive emotions through in public so they come across as fun and likable. They are terrified of being seen as too negative, so they play pretend instead and cry behind closed doors, where no one can see them or judge them.

December

People born in December are always trying to keep the mood fun and lighthearted. They don’t want anyone to feel bad, so they pretend everything is fine, even when they’re suffering inside. They’re lying in order to protect the people around them — but they need to remember that the people who genuinely care about them would rather hear the truth. No one is going to fault them for getting emotional. No one expects them to be all smiles all the time. However, they put too much pressure on themselves to be the life of the party, to brighten everyone’s day. They never want to show how much they’re hurting in a crowded room. They only let those feelings through behind closed doors.