Mentoring Through The Maze

Mentoring for Men: Rebuilding Strength, Soul, and Direction After Loss

Two men talking during a mentoring session, building connection and trust.

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 and Healing - A man standing in an ancient stone archway, facing into fog, representing male grief.

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 […]

Grief and Masculinity: How Loss Shapes Strength and Self-Awareness

Grief and masculinity - Black and white photo of a man holding his face in his hands, expressing emotional pain, Grief as Initiation

At a Glance Grief and masculinity often collide. Men are often trained to remain composed, even when life falls apart. But grief has a way of slipping past armour—it exposes what’s real beneath performance. This article redefines grief not as a flaw to mend or overcome, but as a rite of passage —a doorway into […]