[MENTION=152773]noglider[/MENTION] and [MENTION=301784]PatrickGSR94[/MENTION] I can relate to the welling up of emotions. It is surprising how things can trigger the memories and open the floodgates in response to someone's memory. My step-father's birthday was last week and I can hardly think about him without feeling proud to have him in my life and also incredibly sad he isn't still here to share in the joy and love of my family.

Also the people whom you trust and let your true emotions show can really affect how you let your guard down. I hope everyone has that someone they can let their guard down with, it is cathartic and healing while at the same time being incredibly exhausting and painful.