For me, the stigma of becoming a man has always been associated with the expression of strength and the suppression of emotion. Regardless of whether my pain was physical or emotional and regardless of my age, whenever I spoke of something untoward I was told to just get over it and man up!
In turn, I grew up feeling like it wasn’t ok to open up and talk about my feelings. Once I looked into this further however, I realised that I was not alone.
Welcome to man down.
This is a safe space for men to come along and share what’s really going on in their lives. It’s a judgment-free zone where sharing is encouraged but not compulsory.
It’s time to stop putting each other down, and instead, start lifting each other up.
See you there.
For me, the stigma of becoming a man has always been associated with the expression of strength and the suppression of emotion. Regardless of whether my pain was physical or emotional and regardless of my age, whenever I spoke of something untoward I was told to just get over it and man up!
In turn, I grew up feeling like it wasn’t ok to open up and talk about my feelings. Once I looked into this further however, I realised that I was not alone.
Welcome to man down.
This is a safe space for men to come along and share what’s really going on in their lives. It’s a judgment-free zone where sharing is encouraged but not compulsory.
It’s time to stop putting each other down, and instead, start lifting each other up.
See you there.