Standing Ovation for Brothers
Why are men not afforded the same time to process, heal, and grow from emotional trauma? Do they not give it to themselves? Is the stigma too great? Is there an overarching societal oppression hindering them from being able to be vulnerable? The newfound intentional awareness the answer to all these questions is a resounding, yes. This fact weighed heavy on my heart today. I had a “When I looked back over my life, and I think things over,” kind of day. I marveled at how I have been kept. HE kept me ; has been on repeat in my heart. Why is it as a female I can declare this welcomed with grace, love, and encouragement? While a man is expected to shoulder through? So many challenges on the internet I issue a challenge to acknowledge men in your life. Tell men in your life that you appreciate the role they play in your life. I choose to acknowledge my brothers. These men have impacted me in so many ways. When I consider the masculine demonstration of “ HE kept me, ” t