Could we trace the first moment we became afraid? As individuals we might be able to remember the first time we really felt fear, anxiety, panic, horror, or terror. We can see it in our mind’s eye and even if … Read More
Rage Vs. Rage
Dylan Thomas, the famed poet, told us as men to “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” “Do not go gentle into that good night,” Thomas warned us. Thomas’s poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” is … Read More
Crying Is Good For You
Crying is often seen as a sign of weakness in the hegemonic identity of the male personality. Men simply aren’t supposed to cry. Likewise, men aren’t supposed to be emotional and they are not supposed to become emotionally vulnerable to … Read More
How Stress Affects Men
Stress is a natural part of life. Our bodies produce stress hormones in order to feel and combat stress. We feel stressed because it is part of our survival instinct. Our fight-or-flight response is a stress response that empowers us … Read More