Beyond Stoicism: Normalizing Vulnerability in the Modern Man

A Compelling and Sensitive Introduction For generations, the cultural narrative surrounding masculinity has centered on Stoicism: the unwavering ability to endure pain, conceal emotion, and maintain an impenetrable exterior. We’ve been taught that true strength lies in the suppression of feeling, seeing vulnerability not as a human necessity, but as a weakness to be overcome. […]
Beyond Stoicism: Normalizing Vulnerability in the Modern Man

For generations, the cultural narrative surrounding masculinity has centered on Stoicism: the unwavering ability to endure pain, conceal emotion, and maintain an impenetrable exterior. We’ve been taught that true strength lies in the suppression of feeling, seeing vulnerability not as a human necessity, but as a weakness to be overcome. As a physician who specializes […]