Empowerment
The Guiding Light
Throughout our lives, there are individuals who play pivotal roles in shaping our identities and guiding us toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. For me, that influential figure has been my father. As a father figure, he has not only been a constant source of love and support but has also imparted valuable lessons that have left an indelible mark on my life. In this reflective essay, I will delve into the significant role my father has played in shaping my identity and explore the most impactful lesson he has imparted.
By Cheries Apollohabout a year ago in Men
Manly(ish)
Hand off your hat, Grab a beer, and Settle in. We’re off for a bumpy ride. It’s the MAN TRAIN. It may go off the rails. First off, let me note that, even without the obvious feathered embellishments and scarring ... I look absolutely nothing like the picture above. Well, I do have arms, legs, head, eyes.. and all the requisite anatomical parts that define the basic biological make up of the human male. All of which still function properly. 👍 That is almost where it ends. I am 60, a bit overweight, 5’6” tall, and no person’s definition of a … “hunk.” My beloved wife & soulmate, however, just said to me, “To me, you are my hunk.”
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Men
Self-Made Man. Content Warning.
When you grow into adulthood without the role of a father figure, one often discovers there are lessons that need teaching; things like how to patch up a hole in the plaster wall before moving out of a rented space, things like which IPA to order at a bar. Things like how to shave, how to win a fight, or how to engage in small talk with men who transiently appear in your life about the football game last night. How to feel strong, how to be strong, how to pretend that you’re strong when you’re not, how to not be strong at all — lessons that would do well to be imparted by a father figure.
By M. Edwardsabout a year ago in Men
Celebrating Fatherhood. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled amidst rolling green hills, there lived a man named David. He was a simple man with a heart full of love and a smile that could light up the darkest of rooms. David was a father, and his greatest joy in life was his children. Little did he know that his journey of fatherhood would become an inspiration to those around him, an embodiment of the unsung heroes who walk among us.
By MARK SOHANabout a year ago in Men
Father's Footprint
In the depths of our lives, certain figures wield an immeasurable impact on our identity. Among them, a father figure stands tall as a beacon of love, guidance, and emotional support. In my personal journey, this cherished figure has played a profound role in shaping my identity. Through his unwavering love, tender care, and emotional presence, my father figure has not only influenced my beliefs and values but has also nurtured my emotional growth.
By Enock Koechabout a year ago in Men
Growing Up Big. Top Story - June 2023. Content Warning.
Hello there, I'm going to open up about my youth and how it impacted me as a man. You can imagine that this is a difficult story to share as I'm not the best at expressing myself, hopefully you'll understand why by the end.
By Alexander McEvoyabout a year ago in Men