Old-fashioned stereotypes of masculinity can leave you feeling that talking about your problems, would mean that you are weak. A lifetime of being told, 'boys don't cry', or to 'man up', takes its toll. You may feel that you are trying to hold back a tide but don’t want to worry those you love or to be a burden. You may literally not be able to find the words to use to talk to the important people in your life. Recognising places in your life that need extra work and reaching out for help and support is a strength. Counselling can help you find those words and help the tide to recede.
