By: St.Onge Ruth Maggie

St.Onge Ruth Maggie — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:26:26 +0000

It is so encouraging and inspiring to hear and see the progress in the way mental health is viewed. Too often men are seen as the financial contribution to the family unit, when we need to acknowledge them as an integral important emotional contributer. It’s too much pressure, for one person to carry. We’ve raised our boys to be tough, in total control, problem solvers, task masters, protectors and bread winners. This viewpoint and expectation has a detrimental effect on the men who don’t feel like they live up to these standards. Self imposed standards, and societal ones. It is no wonder the rate of suicide, substance use disorder and self sabotage is at an all time high. Let’s release this pressure valve by letting the men in our lives be vulnerable, feel safe to share their stories and fears. This only happens when we learn that our flaws, hard edges, soft spots, fears, dreams and desires are what keeps us connected as humans. I am grateful to tge incredible people who elevate our brothers and sisters, to express themselves, and reach out. Courage and dignity…it’s a give and take.

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By: St.Onge Ruth Maggie