The Father Wound in Men: Shame, Distance, and Hidden Grief.
Main Points Men carry the father wound through their shame, not through their childhood stories. Shame starts as the boy’s attempt to stay safe — by tightening up, withdrawing, or showing strength — and becomes his default way of holding himself as an adult. Distance, numbness, responsibility, and emotional silence are not traits of personality; […]
Understanding Male Grief: The Orpheus Myth and How Men Carry Grief
Male Grief and the Orpheus Myth: The Pattern Men Live In understanding male grief, we need to recognise that men often hide their grief in high performance and being dependable. Many men keep working, solving problems, and showing up while carrying a weight that is often unexpressed. This article uses the Orpheus myth as a […]