Gay Men Going Deeper

Fear of Judgment

May 20, 2021
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INSIGHT

Let Go Of Universal Approval

  • Michael: Accept that not everyone will like you; people often dislike others because they dislike themselves.
  • Letting go of pleasing others frees mental energy for people and goals that truly matter.
ADVICE

Choose Whose Opinions Matter

  • Callan: Surround yourself with a small group whose opinions matter and ignore trolls; use block or delete liberally.
  • Reserve attention for top supporters and delete energy vampires to protect your focus.
ANECDOTE

From Masking To Authenticity

  • Matt describes masking femininity and building life to avoid being seen as weak due to internalized messages about being gay.
  • He now practices authenticity and experiments with feminine expression, including sexuality, despite shame.
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