It would seem to me that those that criticize you for having emotions are actually insecure about not having the emotions themselves. Don’t base your value on what these people think of you as it sounds to me they are the ones that are damaged, not you! I totally understand where you are coming from though, I didn’t learn this lesson overnight and at one time I was pretty insecure about the fact that when I got mad I would cry sometimes and I always felt like that made me look weak. It just came to me in time that it’s who I am and that counts for something. Believe me it’s far better to go through your life feeling as many emotions as you can as it gives you a sense of fulfilment and allows you to better understand yourself and others. Don’t change who you are for the sake of someone else’s insecurities!