CHChrystal HurstFounder/CEO at The Sister Circle

Real strength is releasing tears 🙌

9 Jan 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief inspirational clip, Chrystal Hurst argues that true strength lies in allowing oneself to feel and express pain rather than suppressing it. She challenges the common notion that toughness means holding back tears, explaining that bottling emotions can lead to serious health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure, and other physical manifestations. By encouraging vulnerability, she frames emotional release as a protective, strength‑building practice.

And I've learned over time that strength is not holding tears. Strength is releasing tears. You know, we'll look at the family member that's tough the whole time. It's like, that's really not being tough. You know what I mean? Tough is really saying, I'm hurting right now, and I'm going to go ahead and express the pain. Because if you hold on, it becomes cancer. If you hold on, it becomes high blood pressure. If you hold on, it'll manifest in other ways.