Hi Croix,
I was wondering where Trump came into it (I wouldn't watch that either!).
Hmm neither of those were my cup of tea (bit too much in the lyrics for me I think). But worth the watch, thank you. I ended up searching for Golec Uorkiestra instead for a bit of Polish folk music (why not hey!).
You might have more luck looking for "Manhood" by Steve Biddulph instead (I'm reading the newest edition). Or he's written another called "Raising Boys" which is equally as lovely.
He writes about men living a lie, learning as they grow from boyhood to wear masks, keep feelings locked up and pretending to be fine when they're not. He looks into what is contributing to men being at such high risk (mentally and physically) and what we need to change to improve this.
The chapters deal with issues such as relationships with your father, relationships with women, the transition from boy to man, sex, being a real father, real male friends, a job with heart, spirituality.... They're all written with examples from real life and have a focus on how to improve these areas for ourselves and for our children.
Well worth a read and generally a positive reading experience (I don't like to read something that leaves me feeling down... This leaves me feeling hopeful for my son).
Oh and I loved the story about Sumo Cat and your wife today 😊 isn't it amazing how animals are able to sense our needs.
