Men's Support Groups Are Not Just for Men

Shame, Brene Brown found in her years of research, is the single biggest cause of toxic masculinity. Having hard conversations that involve vulnerability is something men often try to avoid. To yield positive results from men's support groups, men must enter such groups with that very intention - not just to find buddies. Whether they're members of small groups like Shepherds or more mainstream groups like Stevens, all agreed on one thing: These groups made them better partners to the women in their lives.