Feeling Safe in the Silence
Silence is often protecting anger, overwhelm, or a heart that’s been hurt before. This piece breaks down why men and teen boys go quiet, and how to start speaking up in ways that feel safe.
Silence is often protecting anger, overwhelm, or a heart that’s been hurt before. This piece breaks down why men and teen boys go quiet, and how to start speaking up in ways that feel safe.
If you’ve ever laughed at a joke that cut deep and/or blown up later over something small, you’re not alone. Many men are taught that the only acceptable responses to hurt are humor or anger, even when neither feels right. There is another way.
Many men experience anger as a constant undercurrent, and this article explores how suppressed emotions, not a lack of control, fuel explosive reactions and how awareness and emotional skill can change that pattern.