You are a brave soul to be taking on this issue in a culture that doesn't seem very open to it just yet. I am totally with you, although I'm not surprised if people around you don't understand. I cry a lot and it's not even a sad thing, it gives me power. I don't usually do it in front of people though cause I know most people can't handle it, and it's distracting to have people around for it. I want that time to focus on only myself.
It makes sense that men don't feel comfortable crying. When the world is dangerous, people become more aggressive and showing vulnerability could cause problems. I would never be able to cry like that if I came from a dangerous neighborhood. Now many places are getting safer and while people still don't trust each other all the time, they can start to explore their emotions more.
You might like Gabor Mate! I've been listening to him all week.
EDIT: I see you deleted the post :-( I really liked reading it anyway.
Thank you.
I had a little problem with the write up that’s why I deleted it.
Well, if you bring it back, I will share it in the cross culture community :-P
I brought it back. I think it’s high time people addressed this issue.