We often hear, “Men will be men,” as if that explains everything about them. But few pause to notice the quiet battles men face every single day.
A man wakes up early, not to boast, but to carry the weight of responsibility on his shoulders providing for his family, protecting them, and keeping everything together. He is expected to be strong, unshaken, and emotionless, even when inside he feels tired, lonely, or broken.
He hides his tears because society tells him that crying is weakness. He masks his pain behind smiles and silence, so others don’t worry. Sometimes, he isn’t thinking about what people assume sometimes he just longs for peace, understanding, and acceptance.
Men often don’t say what they feel, not because they don’t want to, but because they fear being misunderstood or judged.
So, before we label or judge, maybe we should ask ourselves:
How often do we truly stop and see what a man is carrying inside? How often do we offer him the kindness to be vulnerable?
A man wakes up early, not to boast, but to carry the weight of responsibility on his shoulders providing for his family, protecting them, and keeping everything together. He is expected to be strong, unshaken, and emotionless, even when inside he feels tired, lonely, or broken.
He hides his tears because society tells him that crying is weakness. He masks his pain behind smiles and silence, so others don’t worry. Sometimes, he isn’t thinking about what people assume sometimes he just longs for peace, understanding, and acceptance.
Men often don’t say what they feel, not because they don’t want to, but because they fear being misunderstood or judged.
So, before we label or judge, maybe we should ask ourselves:
How often do we truly stop and see what a man is carrying inside? How often do we offer him the kindness to be vulnerable?