To The Men Who Aren't Afraid

I've grown up thinking about the men who aren't afraid to be sensitive. I'm afraid I didn't find alot of them. I have seen men be vulnerable and break down, but behaviourally, within seconds they restrain themselves from that expression as if something in their heads asked them not to. 
That "something" is our society, our upbringing, and the deeply ingrained belief that vulnerability is a sign of weakness, especially for men. From a young age, boys are taught to "toughen up" and to avoid showing emotions like sadness or fear. 

As they grow older, they learn to compartmentalize, hiding their true feelings behind. There's a silent battle that many men fight alone, believing they have no choice but to carry the weight of the world without showing cracks. It’s time we create spaces where men can feel safe to express themselves without judgment, spaces where emotions are seen as a strength, not a flaw. Only then can we break free from the chains of outdated norms and encourage true emotional freedom for everyone.

But how? It starts from the age when men are just young boys. It starts from us and our upbringing. We are the society, hence we hold the power to change the society. We need to stop teaching men that they are the providers and women are the protectors. We need to reach them receptiveness regarding role reversals. Men can be protectors and women can be providers too. 

Open all doors of uncomfortable conversations. Close the doors of misogyny and patriarchy.

Meher Mishra
 



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