13/06/2026
After my conversation with my best friend, I couldnât stop thinking about it.
The âI love yous.ââ¨The âIâm proud of yous.ââ¨The âHow did you sleep?â and âHow are you really doing?â
As women, many of us have friendships that naturally create support, encouragement, and emotional connection. We check in, we share burdens, we notice when something isnât right.
But many men donât have those same spaces.
And thatâs not just sad emotionally itâs significant biologically too.
Humans are wired for connection. Strong relationships help buffer stress, improve resilience, and protect mental wellbeing. Yet many men grow up believing they should be self-sufficient, stay strong, and carry their struggles quietly.
When I think about the men in my life, most arenât villains or stereotypes. Theyâre good men. Fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends. Men working hard, loving their families, carrying responsibilities, and often doing so with very little encouragement.
God didnât create us to navigate life alone. He created us for community. Men need support. Men need friendship. Men need encouragement. Not because theyâre weak, but because theyâre human.
Perhaps this Menâs Mental Health Awareness Month, we can remind the men in our lives that they donât have to carry everything by themselves. đ
