The Bathroom
I don’t know when it started, but at some point in life, the bathroom became more than just a place to wash hands or brush teeth. It became a hiding spot. A quiet corner. A place where tears feel allowed. Crying in the bathroom feels safer, and honestly, many of us do it without even questioning why. The bathroom is one of the few places where we are truly alone. When we close that door, the world stays outside. No questions. No curious looks. No one asking, “What happened?” Sometimes, we don’t have the energy to explain our feelings, and the bathroom gives us permission to just feel . You can sit on the floor, lean against the wall, and let everything out without worrying about being seen. Another reason it feels safe is because crying in front of people often feels like a weakness. We grow up hearing things like “Don’t cry,” “Be strong,” or “Control yourself.” Over time, we learn to hide our emotions. So when the tears come unexpectedly, we look for a place where we won’t ...