May 19, 2016 | Integrity, Masculinity
They would be here any minute. I sighed. Looking down I noticed my hands were clenched into fists. I needed to relax. Taking a couple of deep breaths I decided to make some tea. I would be prepared. I wanted their stay to be as short as possible. I wouldn’t give them...
Apr 27, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Recovery, Relationships
Five years ago today I chose to finally stop drinking alcohol. I’d had enough. It was a very challenging decision to make, and to continue making for the first year. There were physical challenges for the first couple of weeks, but the ongoing emotional...
Apr 12, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, World View
The pressure is on to have a happy life. The message is if you don’t have ongoing happiness then you need to pursue it.You need to find your purpose, change your job, get a new partner, move locations—do something, anything, to find the happiness you’re...
Apr 1, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity
The machete felt good in my hand. I was surprised the feeling was so natural. I was born, raised, and worked a corporate career in a Canadian city. I was a typical city slicker. I was never considered a tough kid growing up. I was short and slight for my age and often...
Mar 1, 2016 | Father, Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships
It can be a never-ending feeling of responsibility when being a father becomes part of your identity. The role of father is one that I embraced completely. I dove headfirst into all of it—changing diapers, putting them to bed, burping, and holding them whenever...
Feb 28, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Pornography
Finally, the boy is alone for a few minutes. He eagerly picks up the Sears catalogue and flips through the pages until he finds the women’s underwear section. His gaze quickly goes from photo to photo. He keeps flipping until he finds the pictures...
