ManTalks Podcast Men's Work Sessions - Four Stories, Four Strengths, Four Struggles
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Feb 17, 2025 A heartfelt exploration of men's journeys through trauma, validation, and relationships. One man shares his six-year sobriety story, battling people pleasing and feeling stuck. Another discusses the weight of seeking internal validation from a challenging father-son relationship. Themes of emotional safety and worthiness surface as a third participant confronts trust issues in connections. The final story challenges self-help contradictions and past trauma, promoting deep insights into emotional growth and vulnerability. A powerful reminder of shared struggles and healing paths.
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S's Story
- S, the youngest of five, grew up in an alcoholic home with a single mother.
- He became a people-pleaser, developed an alcohol addiction, and later experienced a painful divorce and estrangement from his stepdaughters.
Suppressed Grief
- Suppressed grief can lead to emotional freezing and difficulty processing loss.
- S feels shame and fear about expressing his emotions, especially regarding his stepdaughters.
Processing Grief
- Find safe spaces to process grief, such as grief rituals or support groups.
- Consider books by Francis Weller or David Kessler for guidance on grief.
