Oh man do I feel that quote at the end

“Man up”, “Boys don’t cry”, “Grow a pair”, and so much more (and worse)

Not only coming from the men in my life but the women as well. My grandmothers were particularly bad about it.

And it started as early as I can remember.

The destruction of the emotional self. Being told the only emotions men are allowed to feel are anger and content.

I’m going to have to check out that book, I think it will help being able to bring my thoughts on the matter into a more easily communicable way.