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I'm 66 and I finally understand why my father never talked about his feelings - it wasn't stoicism or emotional unavailability, it was that his generation was handed a definition of strength that made needing anyone feel like personal failure - Silicon Canals

Men of previous generations were taught that emotional expression and seeking help constituted weakness, leading them to silently endure hardship and pass this harmful rulebook to their sons.

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fromSilicon Canals

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My boomer father has never once asked me how I'm really doing - he asks about my job, my car, my house, my kids - and I've realized he isn't avoiding depth on purpose, he simply wasn't taught that his child might need something from him that isn't practical, and that gap is where our entire relationship quietly breaks down - Silicon Canals

Men raised to prioritize practical provision over emotional connection often lack skills to engage in meaningful personal conversations with their children.

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fromPsychology Today

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3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health

Women seek mental health help twice as often as men, yet men commit suicide four times more frequently, indicating men face significant barriers to accessing mental health support.

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I'm 66 and I finally understand why my father never talked about his feelings - it wasn't stoicism or emotional unavailability, it was that his generation was handed a definition of strength that made needing anyone feel like personal failure - Silicon Canals

3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health

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