I’m Angry… I Think?
Fathers,
The other day I heard someone say:
“Be a man. Control your emotions.”
It struck me as solid advice—at first.
But then I realized something important:
You can’t control what you don’t understand.
And that’s where a lot of men get stuck.
If you want mastery over your emotions, you have to get to know them first. That means noticing them, naming them, and yes—actually talking about them.
Avoiding your feelings doesn’t make you strong.
It makes you unpredictable.
It makes you a ticking time bomb.
Real strength isn’t silence.
Real strength is courage.
It’s being able to say:
“Right now, I’m feeling stressed.”
or
“Something feels off and I need to sit with it.”
When you can name what’s happening inside you, you can start making moves to address it.
Actionable Takeaway
This week, identify one emotion you’ve been avoiding—anger, stress, sadness, overwhelm, whatever it is.
Write it down. Literally on paper.
Say it out loud to yourself. Hearing it matters.
Share it with someone you trust—a male friend, a family member, or your spouse.
Naming it is the first step toward mastering it.
Clarity always begins with honesty.
Housekeeping
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