The Sound of Silence

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In case Blogger deletes the photo, it reads:
"Women deal with periods, pregnancy, menopause. What do men deal with?"

The Question

We hear a lot about the challenges women face: periods, pregnancy, menopause, etc. And when someone asks, “Okay, but what do men deal with?” it is cast away as being dismissive. But it’s actually a fair and necessary question. Men do face their own set of pressures—ones that are quieter, often hidden, but still very real.

The Challenge
For starters, there's the pressure to provide. From a young age, a lot of boys are taught that they’ll need to grow up, make money, fix problems, protect their loved ones, and never let anyone down. That’s a tall order. They’re expected to be strong no matter what. To lead, even when they feel lost. To stay calm under pressure—even when everything inside is screaming. That kind of weight adds up over time.

The Double Standard
Then there's the emotional side of things—what rarely gets talked about. Men are often expected to bottle up their feelings. Showing sadness, fear, or vulnerability? That's still taboo. Women say they want men to expose their emotions; then the same women weaponize those emotions against the man. Frequently, the same women state they get the "ick" from the display of the emotion. So instead, the men wise up and just keep going. They take rejection on the chin. They get up and go to work when they're running on empty. They love deeply—even when it’s not returned. Which, if we are being honest, is most of the time. And all the while, they’re often carrying battles that no one ever sees, no one asks about, and no one cares about.

The Reality
And yet, life doesn’t stop. The expectations don’t pause. Men are supposed to just keep moving—pay the bills, handle the stress, be the rock. They’re supposed to have the answers, even when nothing makes sense. And they’re supposed to do it all without complaining. That’s not strength—it’s survival. And it comes with a cost.

Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, men and women face different kinds of hard. Men simply have to deal with it. Women are expected to have a support group. Well, men, if you ever need support, I am here for you. And I won't tell another soul, unless you just want to vent on this blog anonymously. 

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