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In first responder land - or really any high stress emergency responder - there is a myth that is perpetuated by a culture of "suck it up buttercup" or "rub some dirt on it". Crying is a perceived weakness, when in reality it is a normal human biological response to stress. How does this play out in our world? Take a listen to find out.

Links I promised:

"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by: Robert M. Sapolsky

"The Neurobiology of Human Crying"