TO EVOLVE INTO THE PERSON YOU WERE MEANT TO BE IS AN ACT OF SHEER AUDACITY!

The truth is, caretakers need care too. Men, particularly those in roles that demand constant support for others, can become so accustomed to giving that they forget or feel guilty about seeking support themselves.

For many men, the constant pressure to perform often leads to an internal disconnect - a split between the identity they project to the world and the self they truly are. On the outside, they may appear confident, successful, and in control. But beneath the surface, the constant need to prove their worth creates a profound sense of emptiness.

Unlike Mother’s Day, which often brings widespread recognition of the challenges of infertility or loss, Father’s Day can be more subtle in its impact. Society often focuses on celebrating the “ideal” of fatherhood, the joy of fathering children, raising a family and passing down one’s legacy. But for men who cannot experience this, Father’s Day can be a reminder of what they feel they are missing.

Today, we pause to celebrate the multifaceted roles fathers play in our lives, in the rhythm of our daily existence and in the values they pass on to future generations.

Suppressing emotions doesn’t make them go away. Instead, they simmer beneath the surface, where they can fester and manifest as stress, anxiety, depression and even physical ailments.

The truth is: every man has the right to be soft. To hold and be held. To lead with love, not just logic. To cry without apology. To show up tenderly for himself and others.

What if you’re meant to be more than just a replica of the generation before you?

Not every boy grows up with a strong father figure. That’s where mentors step in - coaches, teachers, neighbours, uncles, pastors, youth leaders. These men fill in the gaps, sometimes without ever realizing how much of an impact they’ve made.

Manhood isn’t a solo mission. And healing isn’t weakness.

Let’s build a new legacy; one where masculinity is not a mask, but a full, unfiltered expression of self.