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.

Remember, self-care is a journey. It’s not about perfection, but about progress. Start with small changes and gradually build habits that serve you.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to focus solely on romantic relationships or work obligations. While these aspects are important, they cannot provide the full spectrum of support, understanding and connection that a healthy circle of friends can offer.

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.

There is a quiet kind of magic in solitude. It strips away the expectations, the obligations and the external noise, leaving us face-to-face with our most honest selves.

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.

Father’s Day may never be the same without them, but it can still be a day of gratitude, remembrance and deep connection.

If you've been triggered, you're not broken. You're human.

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.

Many of us, especially in the Caribbean, live with a fierce ambition to do more, be more and achieve more. But sometimes, this drive to reach the next milestone can leave us feeling disconnected from the present, overwhelmed by the journey or just plain burnt out.