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Sharon Kelly Hake's avatar

Beautiful essay, Robert.

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Jason Brooker's avatar

This resonated so deeply with me.

Thank you

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thanks, Jason.

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Mary McCorvey's avatar

Thank you, Robert. When we are faced with the masculine stereotype, we can look to your piece as a candle in the darkness that won't be extinguished.

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Margaret Aitken's avatar

What saved me wasn’t rebellion.

It was recognition.

A remembering

Love this so much. You are an amazing storyteller, Robert. Thank you

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thank you, Margaret. Your words really mine a lot to me.

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thanks, Stephanie!

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thanks, Sharon.

I belive that more men need to be having these conversations.

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Robert M. Ford's avatar

Thanks, Mary.

I think there are still so many men who need to hear that it’s okay to be in touch with their feelings. A lot of us learn to ‘armor up’ out of insecurity—and I think part of the shift comes from seeing different kinds of role models around us.

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Stephanie Schwartz's avatar

Beautiful and thoughtful.

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Stephanie Schwartz's avatar

Beautiful and thoughtful.

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