Oh, and that box of tissues... Ugh!
And apparently it is a sign of being normal: http://www.disabilityandrepresentation.com/2012/10/21/making-a-mockery-of-disability/
Or whatever.

Grinity had a few posts on the right way to use tears to help with advocacy. Me, when I get emotional, I go straight to blind rage. Harnessing it to productive effect is tough. Congrats Pemberley on channeling your exasperation well!