A lot of men place a high value on emotional control. They want to remain dependable, composed, and responsible during difficult situations. There is a healthy version of this. Staying calm under pressure, thinking before reacting, carrying responsibility, and showing up for the people you care about is important. The difficulty is that emotional control is not the same thing as emotional suppression. Emotional suppression can create distance. Read on to learn the difference

“Man up.” “Work harder.” “Stop crying.” All common messages men grew up hearing – and internalizing – over time. In this article, we dive into the reasons why “tough love” can make it harder to process loss, harming boys and men alike. Whether you’re here to process your own grief, or here to support a friend, brother, father, or partner, we explain how “tough love” may be blocking men from processing loss from their lives.