I have , however , had a few very zen like moments where it occurs to me that we do eventually all die , and if this is hers , then it is what it is . My dad 's wife called me last night , she had told her daughter about my mom and her response was pity ( in a kind way ) for me . And that was the first time in this that I cried .

Answer the following question: Why did the speaker cry after hearing this person express their pity ?
This person expressing their sorrow and pity was bittersweet and impactful