Toxic Masculinity
Be tough . . . Men don’t cry . . . Don’t show your emotions . . . Don’t be a sissy . . . Don’t act like a girl . . .
Sound familiar? You’ve heard these things all your life–from your friends, your siblings, your father, your father’s father, even from women.
You’ve had to bury all your emotions to be accepted by other men, to live up to society’s expectations, to “be a man.”
So many roles . . .
You’re the breadwinner, a father, a boyfriend, a husband, a leader at work–it’s stressful.
Who do you have to talk to about being overwhelmed and frustrated? Unreleased tension at work or home leads to a variety of negative outcomes including symptoms of anxiety and depression – even alcoholism or drug abuse.
Alexithymia – The inability to identify, describe, or express emotions
You’re at the point where you don’t even know when you’re frustrated, annoyed, overwhelmed, or hurt. All of a sudden you snap, and your anger gets the best of you.
You lose friends, partners, turn to alcohol and drugs, engage in risky behavior, maybe even go to jail.
Avoiding emotional pain always seems like a better option than opening up and expressing your emotions.
Holding back your emotions is what you’ve been doing all your life. It may seem normal to behave this way, but it does have its consequences.
Vulnerability is a strength
Being attuned with every aspect of yourself leads to a fuller and happier life.
By opening up and expressing yourself to a trusted expert, you will feel more whole, less anxious, happier, and able to take on the world with a sense of confidence, strength, and control over your life.
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