Mentoring Through The Maze

Male Grief in Australia: Understanding How Men Grieve and Rebuild

Male Grief in Australia. Mist rises over a river symbolising reflection, solitude and stillness in men's grief.

Male Grief in Australia: How Men Reclaim Themselves Through Loss At-a-Glance Summary Core idea: Australian men grieve differently, often through silence, work, and duty — and these expressions deserve recognition, not correction. Why it matters: Misunderstanding male grief leaves many men unseen, unsupported, and silently suffering under outdated masculine scripts. What helps: Understanding instrumental vs. […]

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 […]