Men
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‘Have you ever even bothered to think about men for a change? I’d like you to understand men better’ Theres a moment at the end of one of my favourite books Paulo Coelho’s ‘Eleven Minutes’ where the main character, ‘the coming of age learning love though prostitution’ Maria is confronted by a man Ralf (The…
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As men, we’ve been conditioned for generations to believe that strength means suppressing our emotions. We’re told that being tough, stoic, and unshakable is the ideal. We’re encouraged to “man up,” to push through pain, to avoid vulnerability, and to believe that needing help is a weakness. This outdated notion is not only damaging to…
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Last night Christelle and I were watching this film Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School The Trailer is here Robert Carlyle Dances. Yes. But there’s much more to it than that. It was a film that centred Men and their dealing with emotions, such as grief, anger and memories. Yes, it wasn’t perfect and…
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I sometimes get asked the question : ‘Why are you writing just to Men?’ so I thought I might share a little in response and maybe pose a few further thoughts on this, thoughts, that may not be complete, but thoughts that share a little on some of my reasoning and motives for the blog…
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On Parise of the men who are trying to keep it together men, The staying strong for others men, The ones about to break men, The ones whose needs come second, third or fourth, The men who dont lash out or damage. The men who listen and ask, The men who say, sorry and Ill…
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This feels like one of the most difficult pieces I have ever written, but that fact alone doesnt stop me from wanting to write it, for theres a feeling I get every now and then, that I hate, and this week its become much stronger. This is difficult to write, because I know I won’t…
James Ballantyne 