That does help. I can do deadlifts, though I can't promise you how my form is. I probably spread my legs too much to minimize the knee bend. But the exercise doesn't make me cry
I still just kind of wonder if there's something I can do to improve my ability to bend my knees and support my body. It kind of sucks feeling elderly at age 32 when it comes to sitting on the throne and stuff. I'd love to know if anyone had any ideas about the actual mechanics of what I'm experiencing.