Mental Health, Fatherhood, and Society’s Unfair Expectations.
Men carry invisible burdens—mental health battles, financial pressure, and emotional neglect. This June, we honor their strength, struggles, and the weight of their silent sacrifices. By recognizing these challenges, we can work towards creating a more supportive environment where men feel comfortable opening up about their struggles.
The Silent Struggle is Real
Mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, affect men just as much as women. However, societal expectations often discourage men from expressing their emotions or seeking help. This can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, exacerbating their struggles.
By promoting open conversations and reducing stigma around mental health, we can encourage men to seek the support they need. Breaking Down Barriers: To support men’s mental health and well-being, it’s essential to:
1. Encourage open conversations: Create safe spaces for men to share their feelings and concerns without fear of judgment.
2. Promote mental health resources: Provide access to counseling services, support groups, and online resources.
3. Foster a culture of empathy: Educate people about the importance of emotional support and understanding.
Broken Crowns: The Silent Struggles of Men in a World That Expects Everything and Gives Little.
The Weight of the Unseen Crown
Men don’t break—they bend. They bend under the weight of bills, under the expectations of being “the provider,” under the silent judgment of a world that measures their worth by their wallet. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, yet how many men are truly seen? How many are allowed to say, “I’m not okay,” without fear of ridicule?
Society tells them: Be strong. Don’t cry. Handle it. But who handles them when the pressure cracks their spirit?
Father’s Day is approaching —Yet Where’s the Celebration?
Next week, June 15 2025 is Father’s Day, but how many fathers will be truly honored? Not just with a gift, but with gratitude? With recognition of the sleepless nights, the skipped meals to pay school fees, the quiet sacrifices that go unnoticed?
A man’s love is often silent—no grand declarations, just steady, unyielding presence. But in a world where women rub shoulders with men, claiming “equality” while dismissing the divine order—where God gave man dominion to name all things, including woman—many men now stand unmoored, unsure of their role, their voice, their worth.
The Loneliness of Being a Man
Send me ‘ chop’/ upkeep money. – The constant demand from lovers, wives, children.
Men don’t cry. – So they drown in alcohol, drugs, or worse—silent despair.
Help a sister, ignore a brother. – Influential men lift women for sex, but turn away from brothers unless there’s profit. Where is the brotherhood? Where is the compassion for the man who wakes up every day, fighting to keep hope alive in a crushing economy?
A Letter to the Man Reading This
You are more than your bank account. You are more than your struggles.You are allowed to feel weak, to rest, to ask for help. This June, we see you. The father/ uncle/ husband/ brother/lover who gives his all but is rarely thanked. The man who bleeds in silence because “strength” is his only permitted emotion. The brother who prays for a breakthrough, even when the world feels heavy. Your crown may be cracked, but it still shines.
A Call to Change
Let’s stop pretending men and women are the same. They are equal in value, but different in design—and that’s beautiful. Let’s honor men not just as providers, but as human beings who need love, support, and grace. To every man holding on: Your fight is not in vain. Keep going. 💙
E.A-B Kelzi
Featured Image Credit: Original Image by LARA LILLYAN. Photo Edited and Designed by FREDA GEORGE
