Yeah, which is like somehow a strength thing.
I believe instead of being taught to get in touch with your emotions, how about we figure out how to simply not have them?
All people don’t act the same when their close ones die, and not all “men” need to show their emotions for therapy.
Well said...we are programmed thru both nature and nurture to be who we are. Accept it...go with it.
I am a grieving father...lost my amazing 16 year old son and only child to heart failure, and went on to publish 3 books on the subject of male versus female emotions in grief. I humbly keynote speak or present workshops within businesses and with several international non-profit grief support organizations to help others on the same journey as me.
I am only so well received because I am a man who will stand up and talk about men's emotions in grief...and first and foremost, "This is who you are. I am not here to change you...just ask that you understand it." I know that sounds pompous in a way, but after a profound loss of a child or a spouse, most of us bereaved go through a period of wondering "Who am I now?" This helps them. Sorry so long....passionate subject for me...