The Grief of Disconnection for Men: Loneliness and Men. The Quietest Loss of All
Loneliness and men are two words that are deeply entwined. Loneliness isn’t just solitude; it is a kind of grief that chips away at a man’s sense of belonging and identity. This essay explores how disconnection can lead to loss — through fading friendships, emotional silence, and cultural pressure to appear strong — and suggests […]
When Dreams Die: Men Grief and the Loss of Identity
This article is the fifth instalment in my “Men and Grief” series. Here I explore the topic of men grief and the loss of identity and how the death of a dream quietly shapes a man’s sense of self and hope for the future. In earlier pieces, I explored the grief of divorce, job loss, […]
Men and Grief: Reclaiming Pathways to Honour Our Universal Humanity
What you will find in this article on Men and Grief: Grief is universal, but men often face cultural silencing and isolation that creates unique challenges in male grief counselling Suppressing masculine grief processing leads to masked depression, health risks, and relational breakdown Men need alternative pathways through men’s grief support that allow action, ritual, […]