Kate Stinson

A reminder that it is also mens mental health month.

Let's talk about men's mental health for a moment. Society often pressures men to be invincible and emotionless, screaming "provider" at them while forgetting they need time to rest, heal, and grieve. The truth is, you can't provide when you're running on fumes.

Men are human, just like everyone else. It’s important to remember that having traumas doesn't make you any less of a man. It takes real strength to acknowledge and address your mental health. Find authenticity in the company you keep—friends and loved ones who recognize when you need to downshift and are there to support you.

Don't feel emasculated for needing to process and communicate your mental states. Mental health issues do not equate to a lack of masculinity. Men protect every day, but even the finest sword needs proper care and maintenance.

Take the time to care for yourself. Your mental well-being is just as important as any other aspect of your life. Stay strong by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and seek the help you need. You deserve it.

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot, the director, and the writer"
— Michael Altshuler