18/02/2026
Over the past few weeks I have been writing and sharing a series of reflections about boys, young men, belonging, shame and what many of us are quietly noticing in classrooms, homes and communities.
Some of these sat inside my LinkedIn newsletter, The Quiet Room. Others were simply posted here on the wall as thoughts took shape.
Together they have grown into a much bigger conversation than I expected.
I wanted to take a moment to draw it all together, say thank you to those who have been reading, and invite a bit more reflection from those who may have been following quietly.
This latest piece is not a new article. It is a pause. A way of bringing the threads together and hearing what others are seeing too.
Over the past few weeks I have been writing regularly about boys, young men, belonging, shame, identity and what many teachers, parents and practitioners are quietly noticing. Some of these pieces sat inside the newsletter.