My teenage son and I have been clashing over what it means to 'be a man' — I grew up believing you don't show weakness or ask for help, but he's dealing with anxiety and depression and needs support I was never taught how to give. We keep talking past each other because we're operating from completely different ideas about masculinity and I don't know how to bridge that gap without abandoning everything I thought I knew about being strong.
More people experience this than they realize.
A father and son are navigating conflicting models of masculinity that create barriers to emotional connection and authentic support.
“Where Are You with Masculinity — constructed and contested?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.