“Men don’t cry”
“Showing emotions is weak!”
Have you ever heard someone say these words?
The reality is that little boys cry as much as little girls, but somewhere along the way, little boys get these messages that cause them to stuff their feelings away. This can cause men to feel isolated with nobody to talk to. Every human has emotions and they are meant to be felt and shared.
We are in a crisis at the moment and the facts show that 2/3 of the world population that have suicided are men. So, what can we do to change this. It is important to model for our young boys that crying is OK which means that the adults in their lives must become more authentic in their emotions so that they see that it is OK.
Little people learn by watching and experiencing the adults in their lives. It is important to find a place that is safe to express, talk about and heal that which causes the deep emotions that lead to suicide. Helping young boys to learn that it is safe to express themselves however they need to not only helps them, it will also lead to healthier relationships later in life with women.
The gap that says men are superior to women will start to disappear and that will enable relationships to flourish and grow.
We are all worthy to share and express things that cause us pain.