15/06/2025
Men’s Health / Mental Health Month
Let’s talk about something real.
Being a man — a provider, protector, father, husband, friend — carries weight.
It’s a quiet pressure most of us don’t talk about.
We work long hours, carry silent burdens, and tell ourselves we’ll deal with it later.
But later often doesn’t come.
We show up for everyone else, but when do we show up for ourselves?
When do we check in with our own hearts, our own minds?
And more importantly — when’s the last time we checked in with a brother?
A real check-in.
Not just “how’s work?” or “how’s the truck running?”
I mean:
“How are you really doing, man?”
This month, I’m making it a point to reach out to the men in my life — even the ones who seem strong and unshakable.
Especially them.
Because behind the jokes and hard work is often a man carrying more than he shows.
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re that man.
Just know — you don’t have to carry it all alone.
Take care of your body.
Talk to someone.
Make time for movement, for rest, for breath.
Make time for you.
And if someone comes to mind while reading this, reach out.
Say what you mean.
Be the one who breaks the silence.
Brotherhood heals.
And healing starts with a conversation.