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Scenario

When family tells you to man up during emotional crisis

My dad keeps telling me I need to 'man up' and stop crying about my divorce, but I feel like I'm drowning and need to talk to someone about it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The conflict between inherited masculine scripts and authentic emotional processing creates isolation during vulnerable moments.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Masculinity — constructed and contested?”

Peri

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.

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