--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I usually make it a point not to cry in…" description: "\"“I usually make it a point not to cry in front of people, especially hot boys that I'd been totally crushing on before they'd tried to choke me. But fo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/542/rachel-hawkins-379_acts-of-violence_i-usually-make-it-a-point-not-to-cry-in_702589.jpg" --- # I usually make it a point not to cry in front of people… ![“I usually make it a point not to cry in front of people, especially hot boys that I'd been totally crushing on before they'd tried to choke me. But for some reason, hearing that there was yet another thing I didn't know just sent me right on over the edge. Archer,to his credit, didn't look exactly…” quote by Rachel Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/542/rachel-hawkins-379_acts-of-violence_i-usually-make-it-a-point-not-to-cry-in_702589.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/542/rachel-hawkins-379_acts-of-violence_i-usually-make-it-a-point-not-to-cry-in_702589.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/542/rachel-hawkins-379_acts-of-violence_i-usually-make-it-a-point-not-to-cry-in_702589.jpg) > ““I usually make it a point not to cry in front of people, especially hot boys that I'd been totally crushing on before they'd tried to choke me. But for some reason, hearing that there was yet another thing I didn't know just sent me right on over the edge. Archer,to his credit, didn't look exactly horrified by my sobbing, and he even reached out like he might grab hold of my shoulders.Or possibly smack me. But before he could either comfort me or commit further acts of violence upon my person,I spun away from him and made my drama queen moment complete by running away. It wasn't pretty.”” [Rachel Hawkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rachel-hawkins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator describes a moment of emotional breakdown, feeling vulnerable and conflicted about showing tears, especially around someone she admires, and reacts by fleeing the situation. **In simple terms:** She feels exposed and runs away when upset. Key Takeaway Allow yourself to feel without escaping. Themes vulnerability relationships self‑esteem Mood anxious reflective Type narrative emotional When to use this quote - conflict with a crush - public emotional display - seeking safety - self‑protection Key Concepts emotional regulation social pressure Questions to Reflect On - What does crying mean for you in public? - How could you safely express vulnerability? 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