I Cry Because I’m Pretty: Embracing the Power of Tears
- Aralynn

- May 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 5

Sometimes, I sit and look at myself… and cry. Not because I’m sad. Not because anything is wrong. But simply because — wow.
I’ve made it through so much. Yet I’m still soft. Still kind. Still glowing. That’s not just pretty — that’s powerful. 💖
💧 Crying Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak
Let’s be real: crying gets a bad rap. But here’s the truth — it means you're human. You’re present. You’re feeling something real. That’s beautiful.
You’re not “too sensitive” or “overly emotional.” You’re emotionally aware — and that’s strength in its purest form.
🧼 Crying is Emotional Skincare
Ever notice how you feel lighter after a good cry? That’s your soul cleansing itself. It’s like emotional exfoliation — washing away what no longer belongs.
So, let it out. Cry in the shower. Cry in your car. Cry under the covers if you need to. It’s not drama — it’s healing. 💆🏽♀️✨
💔 Cry When You’re Hurting
Not every tear is pretty — some come from pain.
When you love deeply, trust fully, and get hurt in return, the heartbreak cuts deep. Crying doesn’t mean you regret loving — it means you’re brave enough to feel and still believe in love.
Let your tears fall; that’s your heart honoring itself. 🤍
🪞 Seeing Myself Now
I cry because I finally see myself.
For years, I was just surviving. Numb. Disconnected. Now, when I look at the woman I’ve become — still soft after everything — I can’t help but tear up.
It’s not sadness. It’s gratitude. It’s pride. 😭💗
🌷 Pretty is More Than a Face
Pretty isn’t a look — it’s energy.
It’s in the way you care, the way you rise, the way you keep choosing love over bitterness. You don’t just look pretty — you are pretty, through your story and your soul. ✨
😂 Crying Just Because
And sometimes… I cry just because.
A quote hits too deep. 🫠A childhood memory resurfaces. 🥺A peaceful moment arrives — one I didn’t think I’d ever have.
And suddenly… full-on ugly cry. 🩵I don’t fight it anymore. I just breathe through it, grab a tissue, and let it be what it is: real.
🌈 Wing It Wisely – A Structured Way to Take Action 🦋
Let it Out✨ This week, give yourself permission to cry. No guilt. No holding back. Just release.
Reset Your Energy✨ Afterward, care for yourself. Drink water 💧, journal 📓, or wrap up in your coziest hoodie.
Journal Prompts✨ What am I releasing?✨ What made me cry?✨ What beauty am I seeing in myself lately?
Affirmations✨ “These tears are part of my beauty. They mean I’m growing. I’m allowed to feel deeply.”
Bonus Challenge✨ Take a soft post-cry selfie — puffy eyes and all. That’s real beauty. 📸👑
Crying isn’t a weakness. It’s wisdom. It’s release. It’s self-love.
So next time your tears fall — from pain, peace, or pride — remember this truth:
I cry because I’m pretty. And that’s everything.
With softness & strength,
Aralynn 💗Founder of GemsWing




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