Posts: 560
From:
Registered: Jan 2014

posted May 03, 2017 06:51 PM            

---

I went to book release for school today and I had submitted a poem. Woman asked me to read which I didn't intend to do- it was a very personal poem and I started to cry by the middle. I asked her to finish it and it was so awkward. I am so mad at myself. I should have either not gone up there or finished it. But I am humiliated. A lady came up to me after class said it's ok I'm a crier too! I don't want to be remembered for that and hope they can not remember that. Now I. Hey my head....

IP: Logged

Posts: 539
From: Canada
Registered: Jul 2015

posted May 03, 2017 07:25 PM            

---

It's okay don't worry in my school presentations many people when were talking about their personal lives started crying. I don't think people judged you you are human. There was nothing strange about it at all. Most people must have only felt compassion and understanding for you.

IP: Logged

Posts: 1544
From:
Registered: Jun 2015

posted May 03, 2017 07:32 PM            

---

I imagine how you're feeling but everyone will forget this soon!! Besides that there's no shame in crying

IP: Logged

Posts: 451
From: Oz
Registered: Apr 2016

posted May 04, 2017 12:09 AM            

---

Don't beat yourself up about it. I'm sure your effort was appreciated, truly.

IP: Logged

Posts: 11
From:
Registered: May 2017

posted May 04, 2017 03:44 AM            

---

Don't worry about it. People are busy thinking about themselves and with what's going on in social media.

IP: Logged

Posts: 2114
From:
Registered: Mar 2014

posted May 04, 2017 03:47 AM            

---

I second what happyninja said lol, most people are more focused on themselves, same like how you are worried with your situation

IP: Logged

Posts: 736
From:
Registered: Oct 2013

posted May 04, 2017 08:51 AM            

---

I know it's hard, but don't let this get you down! In my new job, I have to attend author readings - and already I've seen 2 published authors cry at their own readings (One non-fiction and one fiction) in front of 100-400 people. You aren't alone. It's quite common in the writing community and as others have said, no one witnessing it thinks anything less about you. Sending lots of positive wishes to you!

IP: Logged

Posts: 560
From:
Registered: Jan 2014

posted May 04, 2017 10:13 AM            

---

Thank you all so much. I buried my head after that happened and went to sleep early now is new day. I am so happy this forum exists it has helped me a lot. Kisses to all of you.❤️❤️❤️❤️

IP: Logged