Commuter bursts into tears on busy train as everyone has same reaction

A commuter has shared the “humbling” moment she broke down in tears on a packed commuter train and it left everyone saying the same thing. The train commute is home to many sights and cliches, from people taking up a spare seat with their bags and some passengers playing loud music, to overcrowding and arguments.

Of course, sometimes, the train can be a peaceful spot to gaze out of the window, read a book or the newspaper, or idly scroll through your favourite phone apps guilt-free. One commuter was upset after checking her emails and spotting a rejection for a job she really wanted.

Hannah Lowther is an actor and stage performer with more than one million followers on TikTok, where she regularly shares insight into her life on and off the stage.

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In a recent TikTok video, which has so far amassed more than 650K views, Hannah can be seen sitting on the train crying, her eyes red and glassy, as she tries to maintain her composure.

Over the top of the footage, she added the words: “Getting a rejection email on a busy commuter train home with just an old Pret tissue from the bottom of my bag is a severely humbling experience”.

In the comments section, Hannah added: “SO aware that it’s never that deep - rejection is redirection”.

Fellow TikTok users were keen to share their thoughts, with the vast majority stressing the importance of allowing one’s emotions out freely.

Others were keen to recognise rejection as a part of life, particularly in arts-based industries and professions.

One person said: “This was me on Wednesday. MUST KEEP TELLING MYSELF IS REDIRECTION [crying laughing emoji and heart emoji] sending love babes”.

Another said: “Rejection is protection, trust me it’ll hurt now but you’ll be thankful why in months/years to come”.

A third commented: “Can we please normalise this reaction - every time I get a rejection, I have a cry and am sad about it for a bit then pick myself back up and move on.

“But the amount of comments I get about not being able to handle rejection, and maybe I need to pick a different profession p***es me off. Let me be sad for a bit!”

Someone else agreed: “It’s absolutely ok to have a little cry after rejection especially if it was for a job (or in your case a show) that you really wanted. Take time to be sad so you can move forward with new enthusiasm for something else”.

Another TikTok user said: “I’m so sorry! Your reaction is valid. To anyone reading this, you’re ALLOWED to cry when you get a rejection. It doesn’t make you weak or not able to cope. Cry, dust yourself off and keep pushing on.”

Actor Layton Williams commented: “Dw [don’t worry] babes I got one last week toooooo! Their loss. We move”.

Tissue brand Kleenex UK added: “Sending so many tissues”.