Insights, stories, and practical advice for men navigating life's toughest moments.
A viral Spittin' Chiclets clip about mental health drew 163K views and revealed just how deep the stigma around men seeking help still runs.
Research shows that for many men, online therapy is not just effective, it actually leads to better outcomes than in person sessions.
Female therapists can help men, many excel at it. But sharing masculinity with your therapist can break down barriers and speed up progress.
You don't have an anger problem. At least, that's what you tell yourself. You're just stressed. You're under a lot of pressure.
You're unsure what to say or what might be asked. You might expect awkwardness, or imagine lying on a couch while a stranger analyzes you.
Divorce is one of the most disorienting experiences a man can go through — not just legally or financially, but psychologically.
Most marriages don't collapse overnight. They erode. Slowly, quietly, in ways that are easy to dismiss until the damage is too deep.
Most men who need therapy don't go. Not because they don't want to feel better, but because everything about the process feels like it wasn't built for them.
You've been thinking about it. Maybe you've searched for it late at night. A recovery group. Something structured. Something real.
Recovery doesn't happen in a single conversation. It happens through consistency, accountability, and a space where you can be honest week after week.
There's a significant difference between anonymous online support and a real recovery group. And understanding that difference matters.
Let me walk you through what a typical recovery group meeting looks like, answer the questions that are probably keeping you from joining.
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from living a double life. Not the physical tiredness from lack of sleep, though that's part of it.
I didn't actually count to 47. To be honest, it was probably more. But somewhere around attempt number 30-something, I stopped counting.
There's a question you've probably asked yourself more times than you can count: "Is this actually a problem, or am I overreacting?"
You've tried to quit before. Maybe dozens of times. And every time, it feels like you're fighting this battle completely alone.