Stuck

[StuckInARut]

As a man I feel like I am not allowed to show pain or emotions. I constantly feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders but there's nothing I can do about it. I was raised with a emotion is weakness outlook on life so I really struggle when I do get low. Not suicidal or anything like that. I have too much to live for. Just feel like I have no 1 to talk to. If there is any1 able to relate I'd be glad to talk to someone. And if I make some friends that wouldn't be a bad thing either.

[Gremlin24]

@StuckInARut hello and welcome. I'm sorry that you have been made to feel that way. Any human is allowed to show emotions regardless of their gender, showing emotions is not a weakness but rather a strength in acknowledging how you feel and accepting that it's OK to feel that way. 

You are not alone here and we are here to support you however we can. If you want to chat I'm more than happy to 😊 

[StuckInARut]

Hey thanks for that.

But in today's society is it not seen by most people that a man is supposed to be strong, never break, never be hurt? 

I have tried talking in the past only to be told to toughen up. I don't have the patience for therapy, tried it before and just end up angry and I don't like that.

My wife doesn't understand. And I have nobody else in my life. 

Unfortunately as I recently moved to Australia I have no friends and don't have the means of making any.

I work on a farm so I can talk to cows. On my time off I spend it with my kids and wife.

I smile to hide my thoughts.