Yesterday, I sat on the train, and across from me was a father with his son. Observing them had a profound impact on me. I noticed several emotions coursing through my body. Out of curiosity, I tried to discern the emotions I felt and their origins. There was sadness, but also excitement and joy. I could feel my inner boy's longing for that kind of attention. This longing stems from my relationship with my father. What I saw before me was a father in his forties with his eigh

A Poignant Moment Between those words We sit together in silence I can feel you I can hear you breathe I notice your bodily presence I look aside and find your eyes I see emptiness You are nowhere to be found Where are you? I close my eyes for a moment I hear your voice in me It has been with me all my life Telling me to be a man To be strong To swallow my grief To hide my tears Between those words, I can find the love Your love My love In

So many men live their lives from the little boy inside. The one who learned early on to attune to his mother’s feelings. To satisfy...