The Father Wound: What It Is, How It Affects Men, and How to Heal It.
At a Glance: The Father Wound in Men The father wound is grief for the father you needed but never had. It isn’t a diagnosis but a deep, internal injury formed through emotional absence, criticism, unpredictability, or neglect — even when a father was technically “there.” It leaves men without a solid blueprint for masculinity. […]
Men’s Mental Health and Grief: The Life You Thought You’d Have
Main Points Mental Health and Grief can change your story. It can dismantle the life you imagined, the man you thought you’d be, and the sense of trust you once had in yourself. For many men, that loss hides beneath silence. We talk about symptoms, recovery, and resilience. But we rarely name what’s gone. What’s […]
Mentoring for Men: Rebuilding Strength, Soul, and Direction After Loss
A grounded reflection on how men can reclaim their centre through mentoring that honours grief, identity, and renewal. “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Why this work exists When people hear the word mentoring, they often think of leadership programmes or professional development — men helping men climb ladders […]
Navigating Male Grief: A Map for Men on Silence, Strength, and Healing
Navigating male grief is not a straight path. It’s a slow crossing through silence, pressure, and the weight of what’s never spoken. For many men, grief doesn’t follow the usual accepted pattern. It comes as sleeplessness, chest tightness, overworking, and the second drink that becomes the third. It hides behind competence and the need to stay […]