Vulnerability in Men: How Shame Builds Emotional Armour and How to Break the Pattern
If, as men, we are to reimagine healthy masculinity in the 21st century, we must accept what it means to be wounded and live within our woundedness until we are transformed into Wounded Healers who draw strength from our vulnerability rather than from a subverted heroic model of masculinity.
Forgiveness, Authenticity and Masculinity – A personal perspective
I have struggled with forgiveness for most of my life. Perhaps that is the consequence of growing up in a fundamentalist religion where forgiveness was demanded. Forgiveness was for the other person rather than a gift to myself. I also admit to an internal cringe whenever I hear terms like patriarchy and toxic masculinity. I […]
Leaving Fundamentalism: Why It Breaks Men Before It Frees Them.
Leaving fundamentalism can be challenging, leading to identity loss, uncertainty, and religious trauma. Discover the psychology of faith deconstruction, the seduction of rigid belief systems, and how to reclaim your sense of self beyond religious indoctrination. Support available for your journey.
The Importance of Navigating Life’s Maze: A Reflective Analysis
Mazes are great activities to do on holiday or with children. However, they become less fun when we feel lost in the maze of life. There are times in our lives when we gradually or suddenly become aware that we are feeling confused and uncertain. The goals we were working towards seem like a mirage, […]
The Complexities of Grief in Men’s Lives
My journey of grief started with a phone call. I stumbled out of bed, enveloped in the 4.20 am darkness and fog of sleep, to silence the shrill, insistent ringing of the phone. A disembodied male voice, low-key and caring, told me we needed to get to the hospital ASAP because my son had been […]